About Thapaliya
The surname Thapaliya is of Nepali origin and is predominantly found among the Brahmin and Chhetri communities in Nepal. The name is derived from the word "Thapal," which refers to a type of traditional Nepali bed made of bamboo or wood. The suffix "-iya" denotes belonging or association. Therefore, Thapaliya can be interpreted to mean someone who is associated with or belongs to the Thapal bed. This surname is often used to identify individuals from families that were traditionally involved in the making or selling of Thapal beds.
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The surname Thapaliya is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thapaliya based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Thapaliya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Thapaliya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.