Hamal

Hamal Meaning & Origin

About Hamal
The surname Hamal is of Nepali origin and is derived from the occupational name for a porter or carrier. In Nepali, "hamal" means "porter" or "bearer." This surname is commonly found among the Newar community of Nepal, who historically worked as porters and carriers, transporting goods and materials. The name Hamal signifies the ancestral occupation of individuals belonging to this community.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Hamal is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Hamal: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hamal based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Hamal is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HML
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H0504
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EY1 M AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈheΙͺmΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hamal in Braille

Here's how to represent Hamal in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Hamal in braille

How to sign the name Hamal using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Hamal using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hamal in sign language

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