Uppal (Hindi: उप्पल) is an Indian and Pakistani surname. It is also found as clan name among the Khatris and Jats.
Etomology
According to BN Puri, Uppal is derived from the Sanskrit term "utpalarana" which means "one who leaps upon their enemies". Puri further mentions it to be a part of the Bunjahi and Sareen subcaste of Khatris.
However, as per R.C. Dogra, Uppal means "stone". Uppals have origins in the districts of Montgomery, Amritsar and Ludhiana.
Notables
- Chandeep Uppal, British actress
- Deana Uppal, winner of Miss India UK 2012
- Dharam Singh Uppal, Indian international track and field athlete and Superintendent of Punjab Police
- Hari Uppal, Indian classical dancer
- Param Uppal, Australian actor
- Paul Uppal, UK politician
- Priscila Uppal, Canadian author, poet and playwright
- Sahil Uppal, Indian actor
- Shiraz Uppal, Pakistani singer
- Stephen Uppal, British-Indian actor
- Tim Uppal, Canadian politician, banker, and radio host
- Vikas Uppal, India's all time tallest man
- Vishal Uppal, Indian tennis player
See also
References
- Hanks, Patrick; Coates, Richard; McClure, Peter (2016-11-17). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-252747-9.
- Puri, Baij Nath (1988). The Khatris, a Socio-cultural Study. M.N. Publishers and Distributors.
- ^ Dogra, R. C.; Mansukhani, Gobind Singh (1995). Encyclopaedia of Sikh Religion and Culture. Vikas Publishing House. ISBN 978-0-7069-9499-5.
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