Exclusive surnames in Marshall Islands

Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in Marshall 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.

#	Surname	Bearers	%
1	Lakmij	85	5.1%
2	Langkieo	54	3.2%
3	Langmoir	54	3.2%
4	Jerbal	45	2.7%
5	Kijenmij	44	2.6%
6	Anuntak	41	2.4%
7	Bikajle	40	2.4%
8	Sailass	35	2.1%
9	Lejjeur	31	1.9%
10	Juonran	29	1.7%
11	Mwejenwa	29	1.7%
12	Bwijtak	29	1.7%
13	Iseia	28	1.7%
14	Bwein	27	1.6%
15	Dawoj	27	1.6%
16	Lokiar	25	1.5%
17	Kejlat	25	1.5%
18	Manjideb	24	1.4%
19	Antolok	24	1.4%
20	Lekjeb	23	1.4%
21	Katmel	23	1.4%
22	Lamdrik	23	1.4%
23	Jikrok	22	1.3%
24	Laidren	22	1.3%
25	Juadrik	22	1.3%
26	Shikiko	21	1.3%
27	Motodrik	21	1.3%
28	Judrej	20	1.2%
29	Laneab	20	1.2%
30	Emijwa	20	1.2%

31	Riklong	20	1.2%
32	Aidrikdrik	20	1.2%
33	Kedibar	20	1.2%
34	Aikuij	19	1.1%
35	Tarkieo	17	1%
36	Abtolom	16	1%
37	Herkinos	16	1%
38	Jeltan	16	1%
39	Kobnij	15	0.9%
40	Bikajela	15	0.9%
41	Ainrik	15	0.9%
42	Rijino	15	0.9%
43	Langimeo	15	0.9%
44	Jilej	15	0.9%
45	Tobollar	14	0.8%
46	Mejjen	14	0.8%
47	Kebenli	14	0.8%
48	Tibiej	14	0.8%
49	Kejelok	13	0.8%
50	Lautut	13	0.8%
51	Maudrik	13	0.8%
52	Torejak	13	0.8%
53	Jeilar	13	0.8%
54	Jibinmal	13	0.8%
55	Lejkab	12	0.7%
56	Lakjin	12	0.7%
57	Jabnil	12	0.7%
58	Atadrik	12	0.7%
59	Carlmai	11	0.7%
60	Jableke	11	0.7%

61	Laidran	11	0.7%
62	Jokiaidrik	11	0.7%
63	Kejet	11	0.7%
64	Antibaj	10	0.6%
65	Kejmen	10	0.6%
66	Atnej	10	0.6%
67	Clenry	10	0.6%
68	Kabinmeto	10	0.6%
69	Laninjid	10	0.6%
70	Makeian	10	0.6%
71	Jirokle	10	0.6%
72	Tarkoj	10	0.6%
73	Jabkoj	10	0.6%
74	Moladrik	9	0.5%
75	Lajimwe	9	0.5%
76	Lakior	9	0.5%
77	Zepty	9	0.5%
78	Mojetin	9	0.5%
79	Jeillan	9	0.5%
80	Menanso	9	0.5%
81	Keimbar	9	0.5%
82	Napking	9	0.5%
83	Hoplong	9	0.5%
84	Jobtak	9	0.5%
85	Biranij	9	0.5%
86	Takilang	9	0.5%
87	Jokray	9	0.5%
88	Wottokna	9	0.5%
89	Jormeah	9	0.5%
90	Imaikta	9	0.5%

91	Kajimwe	9	0.5%
92	Anjuron	9	0.5%

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FAQs

What are exclusive surnames in Marshall Islands?

Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in Marshall Islands and are not found in any other country in the world according to our official census data. The most common exclusive surname is Lakmij, with 85. registered bearers.

Why do exclusive surnames exist in Marshall 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 Marshall 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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