Uppal (Hindi: उप्पल) is an Indian and Pakistani surname. It is also found as clan name among the Khatris and Jats.^[1]

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.^[2]

However, as per R.C. Dogra, Uppal means "stone".^[3] Uppals have origins in the districts of Montgomery, Amritsar and Ludhiana.^[3]

• 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

• Uppal Khalsa, Jalandhar
• Uppal Jagir, Jalandhar

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