Sapkota
The surname Sapkota is in KAUDINYA Gotra and common cast in Nepal. Sapkota is mainly found among people in Nepal from the Brahmin and Chhetri communities. People with this surname have traditionally worked in various fields like farming, education, and government roles. The name is widely recognized in Nepal and India and among Nepali communities living abroad. As is the tradition, some Nepalese Brahmins choose to have Sharma as their surname.
Notable people bearing the surname include:
- Agni Prasad Sapkota, Nepalese politician
- Arjun Sapkota, Nepalese folk singer, song-writer, and musician
- Bhakta Bahadur Sapkota, Nepalese long-distance runner
- Bidur Prasad Sapkota, Nepalese politician
- Janak Sapkota, Nepalese haiku poet
- Mahananda Sapkota, Nepalese social worker, etymologist, linguist, and poet
Category:Khas surnames