There are
2164
Sherpas in the USA
Sherpa is the
13949th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Sherpa

TenzingNorgay

Renowned Sherpa mountaineer who, along with Sir Edmund Hillary, became the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953.

ApaSherpa

Sherpa mountaineer who holds the record for most ascents of Mount Everest, having reached the summit 21 times between 1990 and 2011.

PasangLhamu

Notable Sherpa mountaineer and the first Nepalese woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. She sadly lost her life during the descent.

AngRita

Legendary Sherpa mountaineer known as the 'Snow Leopard.' He successfully climbed Mount Everest 10 times without supplemental oxygen.

PembaDorje

Talented Sherpa mountaineer known for his incredible speed and endurance. He set the world record for the fastest ascent of Mount Everest in 2004.

Sherpa Genealogy

OriginsThe Sherpa people are an ethnic group native to the mountainous regions of Nepal in the Himalayas.
Geographic DistributionSherpas primarily reside in the Solu-Khumbu region of Nepal, near Mount Everest. However, they can also be found in various other Himalayan regions.
VariationsVariant spellings of the surname 'Sherpa' include 'Sherpaa', 'Sharpa', and 'Sherphawa'.
Migration and ImmigrationHistorically, Sherpas have been involved in seasonal migrations between the high mountains of Nepal and the lower valleys. Additionally, Sherpas from Nepal have migrated and settled in other countries due to mountaineering opportunities and as a result of being recruited as guides and for support roles on mountain expeditions.