Exclusive surnames in Senegal

Surnames found only in Senegal

Niakhasso
#1 exclusive
64
exclusive surnames
Only in Senegal
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Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in Senegal 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.

Bianquinch
1.017
2
Niakhasso
2.149
1
Ndiagane
930
3
# Surname Bearers %
1 Niakhasso 2.149
12.7%
2 Bianquinch 1.017
6%
3 Ndiagane 930
5.5%
4 Kidiera 793
4.7%
5 Niamadio 720
4.2%
6 Thiamane 616
3.6%
7 Thianghou 529
3.1%
8 Ndiolene 516
3%
9 Yinghou 473
2.8%
10 Tecagne 431
2.5%
11 Diafate 423
2.5%
12 Syllame 405
2.4%
13 Mandiamy 391
2.3%
14 Nguebane 376
2.2%
15 Ndimbalane 355
2.1%
16 Kanfom 338
2%
17 Teckagne 323
1.9%
18 Badiate 291
1.7%
19 Bissidy 283
1.7%
20 Kanfany 280
1.6%
21 Diouce 276
1.6%
22 Singoura 269
1.6%
23 Bandagny 260
1.5%
24 Ngandoul 260
1.5%
25 Iradiang 253
1.5%
26 Tewette 247
1.5%
27 Ndimblane 245
1.4%
28 Diounkou 235
1.4%
29 Nassalan 227
1.3%
30 Gnamadio 224
1.3%
31 Kourmang 221
1.3%
32 Sedicora 213
1.3%
33 Kanfome 210
1.2%
34 Kamassokho 208
1.2%
35 Ngallane 196
1.2%
36 Thyane 195
1.1%
37 Yankaty 188
1.1%
38 Diokhe 182
1.1%
39 Sembarga 180
1.1%
40 Doucke 173
1%
41 Bacourine 172
1%
42 Loucoubar 171
1%
43 Laniane 168
1%
44 Conteye 167
1%
45 Varore 84
0.5%
46 Baticane 33
0.2%
47 Falll 25
0.1%
48 Voyni 14
0.1%
49 Mandiouban 12
0.1%
50 Dabo ba 9
0.1%
51 Lidiane 5
0%
52 Bodiane 2
0%
53 Albisse 2
0%
54 Gnob 1
0%
55 Peulh 1
0%
56 Ndyaye 1
0%
57 Diebekhate 1
0%
58 Coundour 1
0%
59 Triore 1
0%
60 Ndiago 1
0%
61 Guirandou 1
0%
62 Lezongar 1
0%
63 Ould abdallahi 1
0%
64 Tambédou 1
0%
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FAQs

What are exclusive surnames in Senegal?
Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in Senegal and are not found in any other country in the world according to our official census data. The most common exclusive surname is Niakhasso, with 2.149. registered bearers.
Why do exclusive surnames exist in Senegal?
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 Senegal.
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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