Thapaliya

Thapaliya Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Thapaliya: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
0PL
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T01040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AH0 P AE1 L Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/thapaliya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('0PL', 'TPL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thapaliya in Braille

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

The name Thapaliya in braille

How to sign the name Thapaliya using Sign Language

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.

The name Thapaliya in sign language

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