About Khanal
The surname Khanal is of Nepali origin and is commonly found among the Brahmin and Chhetri communities in Nepal. It is derived from the title "Khan" which historically referred to a military leader or ruler. The suffix "al" signifies belonging or association. Therefore, Khanal can be interpreted to mean "belonging to or associated with a Khan." It is a relatively common surname in Nepal and is often used as a family name by individuals of Brahmin and Chhetri caste.
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The surname Khanal is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Khanal 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 Khanal is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Khanal in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Khanal using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.