Exclusive surnames in French Polynesia

Surnames found only in French Polynesia

Teremate
#1 exclusive
30
exclusive surnames
Only in French Polynesia
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Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in French Polynesia 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.

Hoiore
98
2
Teremate
117
1
Teupoohuitua
92
3
# Surname Bearers %
1 Teremate 117
11.8%
2 Hoiore 98
9.8%
3 Teupoohuitua 92
9.2%
4 Tefaafana 86
8.6%
5 Teapiki 68
6.8%
6 Tainanuarii 61
6.1%
7 Tehuitua 61
6.1%
8 Temeharo 61
6.1%
9 Tissiou 55
5.5%
10 Temahuki 55
5.5%
11 Puupuu 49
4.9%
12 Chee ayee 43
4.3%
13 Punuaaitua 31
3.1%
14 Tihoti 31
3.1%
15 Yau loi 25
2.5%
16 Hitiura 25
2.5%
17 Tuitete 18
1.8%
18 Suen ko 4
0.4%
19 Mohuioho 4
0.4%
20 Guélémé 1
0.1%
21 Nanuaiterai 1
0.1%
22 Polynesie 1
0.1%
23 Keraravaru 1
0.1%
24 Oeufs 1
0.1%
25 Machingorena 1
0.1%
26 Litchle 1
0.1%
27 Mou chi youk 1
0.1%
28 Reaulx 1
0.1%
29 Tahitien 1
0.1%
30 Wang sang 1
0.1%
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FAQs

What are exclusive surnames in French Polynesia?
Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in French Polynesia and are not found in any other country in the world according to our official census data. The most common exclusive surname is Teremate, with 117. registered bearers.
Why do exclusive surnames exist in French Polynesia?
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 French Polynesia.
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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