Exclusive surnames in Cambodia

Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in Cambodia and are not found in any other country in the world. They are unique cultural heritage, reflecting the linguistic, geographical or historical isolation of the region. This table shows the 100 most common exclusive surnames.

#	Surname	Bearers	%
1	Khiav	41.750	28.2%
2	Voaen	24.069	16.2%
3	Pryang	8.246	5.6%
4	Yyang	6.022	4.1%
5	Cryng	5.975	4%
6	Thuak	5.146	3.5%
7	Khlut	4.791	3.2%
8	Yyng	4.749	3.2%
9	Rocam	4.330	2.9%
10	Romoam	3.641	2.5%
11	Roaem	3.577	2.4%
12	Khlamng	3.538	2.4%
13	Noaet	3.359	2.3%
14	Sraang	2.561	1.7%
15	Voai	2.332	1.6%
16	Sdoeng	2.319	1.6%
17	Hyng	2.318	1.6%
18	Khmau	2.249	1.5%
19	Vyng	2.033	1.4%
20	Voay	2.028	1.4%
21	Tuloas	1.954	1.3%
22	Voyng	1.912	1.3%
23	Camng	1.585	1.1%
24	Khlyng	1.464	1%
25	Vamng	1.460	1%
26	Sryang	1.427	1%
27	Bauv	1.416	1%
28	Tyt	903	0.6%
29	Srym	610	0.4%
30	Kraek	178	0.1%

31	Chyy	132	0.1%
32	Sraem	28	0%
33	Sukhanau	6	0%
34	Mhael	5	0%
35	Rechts	3	0%
36	Katyng	2	0%
37	Tben	1	0%
38	Llum	1	0%
39	Bathang	1	0%
40	Kryar	1	0%
41	Byneth	1	0%
42	Putusan	1	0%
43	Burrito	1	0%

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FAQs

What are exclusive surnames in Cambodia?

Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in Cambodia and are not found in any other country in the world according to our official census data. The most common exclusive surname is Khiav, with 41.750. registered bearers.

Why do exclusive surnames exist in Cambodia?

Exclusive surnames typically arise from linguistic, geographical or historical isolation. They may also derive from local place names, traditional occupations or phonetic adaptations unique to the language and culture of Cambodia.

Where does this data come from?

The data comes from official censuses and civil registries. A surname is considered exclusive when it appears in our records from only one country with verified bearers.

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