About Silwal
The surname Silwal is of Nepali origin and is predominantly found among the Chhetri community in Nepal. The name is derived from the combination of two words: "sil" meaning "stone" and "wal" meaning "caretaker" or "guardian." Therefore, the surname Silwal can be interpreted to mean "caretaker of stones" or "guardian of stones." It is likely that the name originated from an ancestral occupation or association with stone-related activities, such as construction or masonry.
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The surname Silwal is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Silwal 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 Silwal is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Silwal in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Silwal using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.