Exclusive surnames in Cook Islands

Surnames found only in Cook Islands

Maretapu
#1 exclusive
93
exclusive surnames
Only in Cook Islands
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Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in Cook Islands 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.

Metuakore
23
2
Maretapu
26
1
Ravarua
23
3
# Surname Bearers %
1 Maretapu 26
3.1%
2 Metuakore 23
2.8%
3 Ravarua 23
2.8%
4 Pokipoki 22
2.7%
5 Ruarau 22
2.7%
6 Vaiimene 21
2.5%
7 Neiao 19
2.3%
8 Vainetutai 18
2.2%
9 Ioteva 18
2.2%
10 Tonitara 18
2.2%
11 Manavaroa 16
1.9%
12 Topetai 15
1.8%
13 Atingakau 15
1.8%
14 Maireroa 14
1.7%
15 Turangatira 14
1.7%
16 Aurupa 13
1.6%
17 Ngatae 13
1.6%
18 Ivirangi 13
1.6%
19 Tinokura 12
1.5%
20 Tangirere 11
1.3%
21 Pareina 11
1.3%
22 Tamarangi 11
1.3%
23 Karaponga 10
1.2%
24 Faireka 10
1.2%
25 Ngaiorae 10
1.2%
26 Rakanui 10
1.2%
27 Tangitamaiti 10
1.2%
28 Roumanu 9
1.1%
29 Ngatamaine 9
1.1%
30 Manavaikai 9
1.1%
31 Utakea 9
1.1%
32 Tutangata 9
1.1%
33 Aumareva 8
1%
34 Kauvarevai 8
1%
35 Makitae 8
1%
36 Iakopa 8
1%
37 Moeka'a 8
1%
38 Vainepoto 8
1%
39 Maruaau 8
1%
40 Pukenga 8
1%
41 Tepaano 8
1%
42 Kora-newnham 7
0.8%
43 Matapakia 7
0.8%
44 Miriau 7
0.8%
45 Mouauri 7
0.8%
46 Puapii 7
0.8%
47 Putiare 7
0.8%
48 Reremoana 7
0.8%
49 Tangatataia 7
0.8%
50 Tangiruaine 6
0.7%
51 Auuaiti 6
0.7%
52 Tuaati 6
0.7%
53 Metuavaine 6
0.7%
54 Tupekea 6
0.7%
55 Turitoa 6
0.7%
56 Tutakiao 6
0.7%
57 Uakino 6
0.7%
58 Ngamaaka 6
0.7%
59 Ngaputa 6
0.7%
60 Rongo-kea 6
0.7%
61 Haramoana 6
0.7%
62 Rongoape 6
0.7%
63 Ngatupuna 6
0.7%
64 Ruarangi 6
0.7%
65 Taamaru 6
0.7%
66 Angaino 5
0.6%
67 Kaveao 5
0.6%
68 Moetaekore 5
0.6%
69 Manurere 5
0.6%
70 Aueovai 5
0.6%
71 Ben marsters 5
0.6%
72 Winangaro 5
0.6%
73 Nubono 5
0.6%
74 Pakeretio 5
0.6%
75 Terepita 5
0.6%
76 Atarenga 5
0.6%
77 Pakuunga 5
0.6%
78 Patukura 5
0.6%
79 Kaiteti 5
0.6%
80 Mauriaiti 5
0.6%
81 Rimatuu 5
0.6%
82 Nipurahi 5
0.6%
83 Rukuaro 5
0.6%
84 Heretama 5
0.6%
85 Uwitai 5
0.6%
86 Tuamingi 5
0.6%
87 Mataorakore 5
0.6%
88 Piakura 5
0.6%
89 Areaiti 5
0.6%
90 Walewaoa 5
0.6%
91 Opuariki 5
0.6%
92 Tangiiataua 5
0.6%
93 Tangiiau 5
0.6%
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FAQs

What are exclusive surnames in Cook Islands?
Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in Cook Islands and are not found in any other country in the world according to our official census data. The most common exclusive surname is Maretapu, with 26. registered bearers.
Why do exclusive surnames exist in Cook Islands?
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 Cook Islands.
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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