Gurung is a common surname among Nepalese people who are of the Gurung ethnic group.The most prominent ones are Ghale, Ghothaney , PangiLama, Lamchaney. They are called 'chaar jatey' meaning four caste and are believed to be the superior ones and other minor sub divisions are called 'shora jatey' meaning sixteen caste. Notable individuals with the surname include:
Amber Gurung (born 1938), composer, singer and lyricistAmrit Gurung (active 1991–after 2013), singer and musician, founder of the band NepathayaAnupama Aura Gurung (born 1988), Miss Nepal Earth 2011Bhanbhagta Gurung (1921–2008), Victoria Cross recipient, British Indian ArmyChandra Bahadur Gurung (active 2008), politicianCiney Gurung (active 2010), singerDev Gurung (before 1996–after 2008), PoliticianHem Bahadur Gurung (active 1979–2009), former Inspector General of Police (IGP)Hit Kaji Gurung (active 1999–after 2008), politicianKiran Gurung (active 2008), politicianKul Bahadur Gurung (active 2008), politicianLachhiman Gurung (1917–2010), Victoria Cross recipient, British Indian ArmyMahadev Gurung (active 1999), politicianPalten Gurung (active 1994–2008), politicianPrabal Gurung (born 1979), New York fashion designerPrakash Bahadur Gurung (active 1999), politicianSukmit Gurung, singerSurya Man Gurung (active 1999–2008), politicianT. S. Gurung (1923–89), social and political workerThaman Gurung (1924–44), Victoria Cross recipient, British Indian Army