Exclusive surnames in Kazakhstan

Surnames found only in Kazakhstan

Nigmashev
#1 exclusive
64
exclusive surnames
Only in Kazakhstan
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Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in Kazakhstan 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.

Nurdulla
22.708
2
Nigmashev
28.555
1
Sauytbay
18.330
3
# Surname Bearers %
1 Nigmashev 28.555
15.6%
2 Nurdulla 22.708
12.4%
3 Sauytbay 18.330
10%
4 Rakhmanianov 12.636
6.9%
5 Aimukhambet 7.395
4%
6 Erdesbay 6.802
3.7%
7 Kultasbekov 5.347
2.9%
8 Zhanalisov 4.890
2.7%
9 Zhasuzak 4.468
2.4%
10 Onalbay 4.422
2.4%
11 Kurgambaev 4.412
2.4%
12 Tyulegenbaeva 4.394
2.4%
13 Abelbasov 4.331
2.4%
14 Taldybay 4.239
2.3%
15 Kamshybekova 4.233
2.3%
16 Murzagali 4.229
2.3%
17 Zhangylyshev 4.098
2.2%
18 Nurgozhaev 3.538
1.9%
19 Shynarov 3.386
1.8%
20 Bekzadaev 3.378
1.8%
21 Tolybay 3.253
1.8%
22 Amirekulov 3.219
1.8%
23 Nurylla 3.216
1.8%
24 Tashekenov 3.200
1.7%
25 Tileubai 2.994
1.6%
26 Kuanyshkali 2.863
1.6%
27 Sagyndykuly 2.791
1.5%
28 Ordabek 2.758
1.5%
29 Tursingaliev 2.716
1.5%
30 Dauletkhanov 202
0.1%
31 Azamatuly 156
0.1%
32 Rahmetolla 82
0%
33 Zhambavu 15
0%
34 Aitmakova 4
0%
35 Kazahstan 3
0%
36 Lisnevskii 3
0%
37 Sagadbekov 2
0%
38 Beketovich 2
0%
39 Vorob'yov 2
0%
40 Taymanuly 2
0%
41 Janataev 2
0%
42 Golofkin 1
0%
43 Multimodal 1
0%
44 Argyn 1
0%
45 Arcyev 1
0%
46 Antonuyk 1
0%
47 Ahayev 1
0%
48 Mossolov 1
0%
49 Vergolyas 1
0%
50 Danyli 1
0%
51 Kasakstan 1
0%
52 Adesev 1
0%
53 Kyrdy 1
0%
54 Calhanoglu 1
0%
55 Kryglov 1
0%
56 Kydryavcev 1
0%
57 Gapalo 1
0%
58 Shymovski 1
0%
59 Drovossekova 1
0%
60 Cyseley 1
0%
61 Remeville 1
0%
62 Kytyzova 1
0%
63 Dakeney 1
0%
64 Yktamov 1
0%
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FAQs

What are exclusive surnames in Kazakhstan?
Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in Kazakhstan and are not found in any other country in the world according to our official census data. The most common exclusive surname is Nigmashev, with 28.555. registered bearers.
Why do exclusive surnames exist in Kazakhstan?
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 Kazakhstan.
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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