There are
102
Ghaleys in the USA
Ghaley is the
158432nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Ghaley

TenzingNorgay

Tenzing Norgay was a legendary Sherpa mountaineer who, along with Sir Edmund Hillary, became the first individuals to reach the summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953.

PasangLhamu

Pasang Lhamu Sherpa was the first Nepali woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. She achieved this feat in 1993 but tragically lost her life during the descent.

AngRita

Ang Rita Sherpa, also known as the Snow Leopard, holds the record for the most successful ascents of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen. He climbed the mountain ten times between 1983 and 1996.

LhakpaSherpa

Lhakpa Sherpa is a Nepali mountaineer who holds the record for the most successful female ascents of Mount Everest. She has reached the summit nine times as of 2021.

ApaSherpa

Apa Sherpa, also known as the Super Sherpa, holds the record for the most successful ascents of Mount Everest by any individual. He has reached the summit twenty-one times between 1990 and 2011.

Ghaley Genealogy

OriginsThe Ghaley surname is predominantly found among the Sherpa community in Nepal, who are known for their mountaineering skills and contributions to the trekking industry in the Himalayan region.
Geographic DistributionThe Ghaley surname is most popular in Nepal, where it is commonly found among the Sherpa community. It may also be found in neighboring countries such as Bhutan and Tibet due to historical migration patterns.
VariationsThere are no notable variations of the Ghaley surname.
Migration and ImmigrationThe Ghaley family has a history of migration and immigration within the Himalayan region, particularly due to their involvement in the trekking and mountaineering industry. Some Sherpas with the Ghaley surname may have also migrated to other countries as mountain guides or to pursue educational and employment opportunities.