About Pokhrel
The surname Pokhrel is of Nepali origin and is predominantly found among the Brahmin and Chhetri communities in Nepal. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "pokhara," which means "pond" or "lake." It is believed that the ancestors of those with the surname Pokhrel may have lived near or had a connection to a pond or lake. The surname is common among people from the western region of Nepal, particularly in the Kaski district, which is home to the famous city of Pokhara.
The surname Pokhrel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pokhrel 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 Pokhrel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pokhrel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pokhrel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.