Neupane (Nepali: न्यौपाने) is a surname used by the Pahadi people of Nepal.[1] It belongs to the Bahun and Khatri (KC) groups.[2] The surname is believed to have originated in the ancient Jumla kingdom.[3] Neupane families follow the Kaudinya gotra.[4]
Notable People of the Neupane family
- Amar Neupane (Nepali writer)
- Kedar Neupane (Nepali politician)
- Kedar Nath Neupane (Nepali educator & author)
- Mukunda Neupane (Nepali trade unionist & politician)
- Sunil Sharma (Nepali politician)[5]
- Yogmaya Neupane (Social activist)
References
- ^ “Category:Surnames of Nepalese origin”, Wikipedia, 2025-10-01, retrieved 2026-03-30
- ^ nepalfederalismdebate (2018-06-24). “Master list of ALL Nepali Surnames/Clans”. Nepal Federalism Debate. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
- ^ “न्यौपाने”, विकिपिडिया (in Nepali), 2023-05-19, retrieved 2026-03-30
- ^ “Nepali Gotra List (A-Z by Surname) – Find Your Gotra Fast”. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
- ^ “Sunil Kumar Sharma (Nepalese politician)”, Wikipedia, 2026-03-24, retrieved 2026-03-30