Exclusive surnames in Indonesia

Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in Indonesia 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	Suarda	514	9%
2	Adikusumo	302	5.3%
3	Yunaida	266	4.7%
4	Atjas	198	3.5%
5	Koromat	165	2.9%
6	Latidi	133	2.3%
7	Baruara	133	2.3%
8	Iresta	123	2.2%
9	Nurbia	120	2.1%
10	Masfut	119	2.1%
11	Perbono	118	2.1%
12	Arrifai	118	2.1%
13	Djuki	116	2%
14	Tariola	110	1.9%
15	Busub	109	1.9%
16	Yusnel	103	1.8%
17	Wudd	98	1.7%
18	Yuneida	96	1.7%
19	Aciak	93	1.6%
20	Suberti	91	1.6%
21	Hiqmah	89	1.6%
22	Sitores	88	1.5%
23	Irfando	85	1.5%
24	Yulianna	74	1.3%
25	Pratelo	69	1.2%
26	Refri	67	1.2%
27	Stiandi	63	1.1%
28	Herniti	62	1.1%
29	Intiana	61	1.1%
30	Eduwar	58	1%

31	Hafip	57	1%
32	Soeden	56	1%
33	Pinoke	53	0.9%
34	Wigara	52	0.9%
35	Risye	52	0.9%
36	Lugiani	49	0.9%
37	Juliaris	48	0.8%
38	Yusmeni	46	0.8%
39	Virer	45	0.8%
40	Alandri	40	0.7%
41	Astiria	39	0.7%
42	Orinaldi	38	0.7%
43	Bastiant	37	0.6%
44	Lamadjo	37	0.6%
45	Wiyaya	37	0.6%
46	Khaneman	35	0.6%
47	Fordat	35	0.6%
48	Kurjaya	34	0.6%
49	Cambodia	32	0.6%
50	Barjadi	31	0.5%
51	Koraima	30	0.5%
52	Melianta	29	0.5%
53	Waspar	28	0.5%
54	Sanbera	28	0.5%
55	Mujiro	28	0.5%
56	Irwando	27	0.5%
57	Pestari	26	0.5%
58	Dhofer	26	0.5%
59	Kusendar	25	0.4%
60	Tonbes	25	0.4%

61	Wemale	24	0.4%
62	Abudas	24	0.4%
63	Semidan	24	0.4%
64	Malvinas	23	0.4%
65	Praticia	23	0.4%
66	Burdaya	22	0.4%
67	Fermata	22	0.4%
68	Assakur	22	0.4%
69	Zulaiva	21	0.4%
70	Rodear	21	0.4%
71	Mislany	21	0.4%
72	Rosamunda	21	0.4%
73	Faon	20	0.4%
74	Sibeda	20	0.4%
75	Wartet	20	0.4%
76	Riaditi	19	0.3%
77	Porwo	18	0.3%
78	Hebot	18	0.3%
79	Zuzun	18	0.3%
80	Amamoa	17	0.3%
81	Wiseka	17	0.3%
82	Malause	17	0.3%
83	Argaina	17	0.3%
84	Rosinati	17	0.3%
85	Canandi	16	0.3%
86	Sybly	16	0.3%
87	Lapance	16	0.3%
88	Nersen	16	0.3%
89	Sarjuri	16	0.3%
90	Mizkia	15	0.3%

91	Ptek	15	0.3%
92	Seceman	15	0.3%
93	Da lopez	15	0.3%
94	Lenun	15	0.3%
95	Arpanto	15	0.3%
96	Sanoso	15	0.3%
97	Baharina	14	0.2%
98	Lusiliani	14	0.2%
99	Satanti	14	0.2%
100	Sabariani	14	0.2%

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FAQs

What are exclusive surnames in Indonesia?

Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in Indonesia and are not found in any other country in the world according to our official census data. The most common exclusive surname is Suarda, with 514. registered bearers.

Why do exclusive surnames exist in Indonesia?

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 Indonesia.

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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