The surname Sapkota (Nepali: सापकोटा) is in KAUDILYA Gotra and common cast in Nepal. Sapkota is mainly found among people in Nepal from the Brahmin and Chhetri communities. People with this surname have traditionally worked in various fields like farming, education, and government roles. The name is widely recognized in Nepal and India and among Nepali communities living abroad.

Notable people bearing the surname include:

• Agni Prasad Sapkota (born 1958), Nepalese politician
• Arjun Sapkota (born 1999), Nepalese folk singer, song-writer, and musician
• Bhakta Bahadur Sapkota (born 1947), Nepalese long-distance runner
• Bidur Prasad Sapkota, Nepalese politician
• Janak Sapkota (born 1987), Nepalese haiku poet
• Mahananda Sapkota (1896–1977), Nepalese social worker, etymologist, linguist, and poet
• Samip Sapkota ( born2006),Social worker, Sociologist and president of Kapan Youth Group Science Club
• Abhishek Sapkota (Born 1995), Public health professional, Researcher

* Hitesh Sapkota, Scientist at Amazon  
*Bima Sapkota, Professor 
*Muna Sapkota, Researcher