Exclusive surnames in Cameroon

Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in Cameroon 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	Mfout	7.271	33.1%
2	Ihimbru	6.510	29.6%
3	Fouelefack	2.372	10.8%
4	Feujio	1.218	5.5%
5	Ngouffo	1.007	4.6%
6	Ngo bissohong	433	2%
7	Zemfack	294	1.3%
8	Goumtsa	194	0.9%
9	Nguechoung	185	0.8%
10	Moadomb	162	0.7%
11	Mevoung	139	0.6%
12	Essembe	123	0.6%
13	Ndjassi	112	0.5%
14	Liankom	110	0.5%
15	Zemagho	106	0.5%
16	Mimpfoundi	90	0.4%
17	Menkue	85	0.4%
18	Nguendjo	84	0.4%
19	Fokue	71	0.3%
20	Nzegue	69	0.3%
21	Mewafo	69	0.3%
22	Ngoungueu	56	0.3%
23	Zeuga	51	0.2%
24	Nkaptchouang	49	0.2%
25	Heuna	46	0.2%
26	Gangoum	45	0.2%
27	Tchimeni	41	0.2%
28	Patchong	40	0.2%
29	Amoung	39	0.2%
30	Ribae	37	0.2%

31	Tangufor	35	0.2%
32	Bassougue	34	0.2%
33	Foven	34	0.2%
34	Ndjamena	32	0.1%
35	Nkpwang	32	0.1%
36	Tenezeu	28	0.1%
37	Akonjuen	26	0.1%
38	Viyao	26	0.1%
39	Mested	26	0.1%
40	Akoulabang	24	0.1%
41	Mouyokono	24	0.1%
42	Bougne	24	0.1%
43	Javea	23	0.1%
44	Tschie	22	0.1%
45	Tazobep	22	0.1%
46	Millamen	22	0.1%
47	Zapena	22	0.1%
48	Wotje	18	0.1%
49	Kanouwo	17	0.1%
50	Ngobeu	17	0.1%
51	Djert	17	0.1%
52	Fiange	17	0.1%
53	Pettcha	17	0.1%
54	Lombeke	16	0.1%
55	Ndoumbouk	15	0.1%
56	Fombena	14	0.1%
57	Massighe	13	0.1%
58	Askoa	13	0.1%
59	Nginjel	13	0.1%
60	Fouken	12	0.1%

61	Jueza	12	0.1%
62	Meighe	12	0.1%
63	Tenmo	12	0.1%
64	Fomare	11	0.1%
65	Indout	11	0.1%
66	Botamu	11	0.1%
67	Oukene	11	0.1%
68	Gournai	10	0%
69	Tchelassie	10	0%
70	Vomei	10	0%
71	Tazovap	10	0%
72	Amraid	8	0%
73	Mazanta	8	0%
74	Chignin	8	0%
75	Bombui	7	0%
76	Ienda	7	0%
77	Mounsie	7	0%
78	Wodam	4	0%
79	Bessinga	4	0%
80	Joungo	4	0%
81	Nkwendjo	3	0%
82	Yabami	3	0%
83	Maignane	3	0%
84	Berowe	3	0%
85	Masbel	3	0%
86	Embiid	3	0%
87	Batchoum	3	0%
88	Sassele	2	0%
89	Jonkeu	2	0%
90	Nguibock	2	0%

91	Leitche	2	0%
92	Meyack	2	0%
93	Mewoly	2	0%
94	Yuruh	2	0%
95	Ngebou	2	0%
96	Meghem	2	0%
97	Bertrice	2	0%
98	Bekami	2	0%
99	Moinken	2	0%
100	Bovba	2	0%

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FAQs

What are exclusive surnames in Cameroon?

Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in Cameroon and are not found in any other country in the world according to our official census data. The most common exclusive surname is Mfout, with 7.271. registered bearers.

Why do exclusive surnames exist in Cameroon?

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 Cameroon.

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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