Malagasy Surnames Malagasy  Surnames

Madagascar is a country full of cultural and ethnic diversity, which is reflected in the varied list of most common surnames among Malagasy people. These surnames are an important part of each person's identity and show the rich history and traditions of this island in the Indian Ocean. Below we present a list of some of the most common surnames among the inhabitants of Madagascar. Discover the uniqueness and beauty of Malagasy nomenclature!

  1. Rakotomalala (412104)
  2. Rakotonirina (385717)
  3. Rakotoarisoa (272020)
  4. Rafanomezantsoa (204888)
  5. Rakoto (192859)
  6. Rakotoniaina (190530)
  7. Randrianasolo (185098)
  8. Razafindrakoto (184710)
  9. Raharimalala (178501)
  10. Rakotoarimanana (177725)
  11. Ranaivoson (176949)
  12. Ratsimbazafy (173068)
  13. Randrianantenaina (171516)
  14. Randrianarisoa (146293)
  15. Rakotoarison (143965)
  16. Randrianarison (131547)
  17. Andrianantenaina (123010)
  18. Rakotovao (121070)
  19. Rakotoson (110593)
  20. Rakotoarivelo (108653)
  21. Nomenjanahary (107877)
  22. Razafimandimby (107489)
  23. Raharison (105936)
  24. Ramaroson (104384)
  25. Ramanantsoa (103608)
  26. Razafimahatratra (97011)
  27. Andrianirina (97011)
  28. Randriamanantena (95071)
  29. Ramamonjisoa (94683)
  30. Raveloson (91967)
  31. Rajaonarison (91579)
  32. Rasoarimalala (89639)
  33. Randrianirina (88862)
  34. Randrianarivelo (88862)
  35. Raharinirina (86534)
  36. Rakotobe (84982)
  37. Rakotomanana (83430)
  38. Rakotondrasoa (81878)
  39. Rakotondramanana (81878)
  40. Rakotozafy (81102)
  41. Rakotoarivony (81102)
  42. Fanomezantsoa (79937)
  43. Razafimanantsoa (79161)
  44. Rasoanirina (78385)
  45. Andriamihaja (78385)
  46. Rajaonarivelo (77221)
  47. Rakotomanga (76833)
  48. Ratolojanahary (76057)
  49. Raharisoa (76057)
  50. Raharimanana (74117)
  51. Rabemanantsoa (74117)
  52. Andrianasolo (73729)
  53. Randria (73729)
  54. Rasoanaivo (73729)
  55. Rabemananjara (69848)
  56. Razafimahefa (62475)
  57. Ravelojaona (57431)
  58. Rakotonandrasana (56655)
  59. Rakotondrabe (55879)
  60. Randrianarimanana (55102)
  61. Jean (54292)
  62. Andrianarisoa (53550)
  63. Rabe (48087)
  64. Rabarijaona (45013)
  65. Rabarison (44625)
  66. Be (44597)
  67. Rakotonarivo (43849)
  68. Rambeloson (40745)
  69. Ratsimba (39969)
  70. Andry (36453)
  71. Rakotondrainibe (34924)
  72. Rakotondrazaka (34536)
  73. Razanadrakoto (32208)
  74. Rajaobelina (32208)
  75. Ralaivao (27163)
  76. Razanakolona (25999)
  77. Chan (25595)
  78. Marie (24819)
  79. Andria (24043)
  80. Mamy (23283)
  81. Andriamasinoro (20954)
  82. Rado (20553)
  83. Randriamparany (20178)
  84. Hery (19778)
  85. Ratovo (19014)
  86. Ralijaona (19014)
  87. Feno (17839)
  88. Malala (17074)
  89. Harison (17063)
  90. Aina (16675)
  91. Michel (16675)
  92. Solo (16287)
  93. Tiana (15900)
  94. Rasolomampionona (15134)
  95. Ramarojaona (14746)
  96. Ny (14736)
  97. Tombo (14348)
  98. Rasamoely (13582)
  99. Ramalanjaona (13194)
  100. Haja (13185)
  101. Lala (12797)
  102. Hasina (12417)
  103. Ravo (12410)
  104. Said (12022)
  105. Mada (12022)
  106. Rabenja (11641)
  107. Robinson (11634)
  108. Raza (11634)
  109. Joseph (11634)
  110. Ali (11634)
  111. Anjara (11253)
  112. Randrianomanana (11253)
  113. Vola (11246)
  114. Tojo (11246)
  115. Rivo (11246)
  116. Hassanaly (10865)
  117. Richard (10858)
  118. Velo (10858)
  119. Kalo (10858)
  120. Eric (10858)
  121. Rason (10477)
  122. Ramanana (10477)
  123. Daniel (10471)
  124. Toto (10083)
  125. Razafimahaleo (9701)
  126. Raherison (9701)
  127. Zo (9695)
  128. Noro (9307)
  129. Ravelo (9307)
  130. Mara (9307)
  131. Rija (9307)
  132. Jao (8919)
  133. Zara (8919)
  134. Mohamed (8919)
  135. Martin (8919)
  136. Mbola (8537)
  137. Bezara (8537)
  138. Herizo (8537)
  139. Boto (8532)
  140. Robson (8532)
  141. Lova (8532)
  142. Tata (8532)
  143. Olivier (8532)
  144. Ralainirina (8149)
  145. Leong (8144)
  146. Christian (8144)
  147. Rajaofetra (7761)
  148. Ravel (7756)
  149. Alain (7756)
  150. Monja (7756)
  151. Ibrahim (7756)
  152. Rova (7756)
  153. Hanitra (7373)
  154. Radanielina (7373)
  155. Sam (7368)
  156. Dina (7368)
  157. Ando (7368)
  158. Leon (7368)
  159. Ra (7368)
  160. Raj (7368)
  161. Rolland (7368)
  162. Kumar (7368)
  163. Hariniaina (6985)
  164. Tina (6980)
  165. Hary (6980)
  166. Pierre (6980)
  167. Ravaonasolo (6597)
  168. Abdallah (6593)
  169. David (6593)
  170. Hanta (6209)
  171. Tamatave (6209)
  172. Rasoloarisoa (6209)
  173. Koto (6209)
  174. Roger (6205)
  175. Mora (6205)
  176. Georges (6205)
  177. Andrianjanaka (5821)
  178. Tsara (5821)
  179. Aly (5817)
  180. Germain (5817)
  181. Robison (5817)
  182. Landy (5817)
  183. Thierry (5817)
  184. Marson (5817)
  185. Henri (5817)
  186. Raz (5817)
  187. Mino (5433)
  188. Rabekoto (5433)
  189. Dahy (5433)
  190. Fety (5429)
  191. Mac (5429)
  192. Julie (5429)
  193. Claude (5429)
  194. Li (5429)
  195. Pascal (5429)
  196. Tovo (5429)
  197. Johnson (5429)
  198. Samson (5429)
  199. Landry (5429)
  200. Paul (5429)
  201. Laza (5429)
  202. Bao (5429)
  203. Augustin (5429)
  204. Mosa (5429)
  205. Rojo (5429)
  206. Lanto (5429)
  207. Rajonson (5045)
  208. Tana (5045)
  209. Samy (5041)
  210. Charles (5041)
  211. Rama (5041)
  212. Mong (5041)
  213. Maka (5041)
  214. Davidson (5041)
  215. Jeannot (5041)
  216. James (5041)
  217. Dama (5041)
  218. Thomas (5041)
  219. Lee (5041)
  220. Manana (4657)
  221. Ravalomanana (4657)
  222. Akbaraly (4657)
  223. Rene (4657)
  224. Andrianambinintsoa (4657)
  225. Mboty (4657)
  226. Soja (4654)
  227. Oliva (4654)
  228. Bako (4654)
  229. Lucien (4654)
  230. Marcel (4654)
  231. Null (4269)
  232. Kely (4269)
  233. Arthur (4266)
  234. Andri (4266)
  235. Manda (4266)
  236. Raymond (4266)
  237. Jacques (4266)
  238. Rajo (4266)
  239. Felix (4266)
  240. Auguste (4266)
  241. Rak (4266)
  242. Marcellin (4266)
  243. Moussa (4266)
  244. Victor (4266)
  245. Patrick (4266)
  246. Tody (4266)
  247. Kwan (4266)
  248. Raveloniaina (3880)
  249. Kanto (3880)
  250. Rajerisoa (3880)
  251. Goulamaly (3880)
  252. Natacha (3880)
  253. Tahiry (3880)
  254. Youssouf (3880)
  255. Salimo (3880)
  256. Paulin (3878)
  257. Sambo (3878)
  258. Serge (3878)
  259. Abraham (3878)
  260. Simon (3878)
  261. Frederic (3878)
  262. Dera (3878)
  263. Jonah (3878)
  264. Chen (3878)
  265. Robert (3878)
  266. Gilbert (3878)
  267. Rina (3878)
  268. John (3878)
  269. Bernard (3878)
  270. Louis (3878)
  271. Lai (3878)
  272. Joel (3878)
  273. Modeste (3878)
  274. Patel (3878)
  275. Ismael (3878)
  276. Velontsoa (3492)
  277. Francois (3492)
  278. Tatiana (3492)
  279. Talata (3492)
  280. Sarl (3492)
  281. Nadia (3492)
  282. Damy (3492)
  283. Mickael (3492)
  284. André (3492)
  285. Sylvie (3492)
  286. Câmara (3492)
  287. Mahery (3492)
  288. Luc (3490)
  289. Martinez (3490)
  290. Dominique (3490)
  291. Maurice (3490)
  292. Nicolas (3490)
  293. Mena (3490)
  294. Ahmed (3490)
  295. Maro (3490)
  296. Moise (3490)
  297. Hoby (3490)
  298. Petit (3490)
  299. Rand (3490)
  300. Fabrice (3490)
  301. Smith (3490)
  302. Ernest (3490)
  303. Nelson (3490)
  304. Alfred (3490)
  305. Laurent (3490)
  306. Djaffar (3104)
  307. Nathalie (3104)
  308. Fidahoussen (3104)
  309. Nany (3104)
  310. Ranjeva (3104)
  311. Nina (3104)
  312. Tahiana (3104)
  313. Anjaratiana (3104)
  314. Cassam (3104)
  315. Abdillah (3104)
  316. Jeanne (3102)
  317. Arison (3102)
  318. William (3102)
  319. Fara (3102)
  320. Rosa (3102)
  321. Raphael (3102)
  322. Arson (3102)
  323. Roland (3102)
  324. Olivia (3102)
  325. Lopez (3102)
  326. Fock (3102)
  327. Lock (3102)
  328. Erick (3102)
  329. Antoine (3102)
  330. Abdou (3102)
  331. Abdoul (3102)
  332. Nestor (3102)
  333. Toussaint (3102)
  334. Andrian (3102)
  335. Ho (3102)
  336. Law (3102)
  337. Ram (3102)
  338. Hernandez (3102)
  339. Florent (3102)
  340. Sarah (3102)
  341. Joelson (3102)
  342. Sylvia (3102)
  343. Karim (3102)
  344. Leung (3102)
  345. Samuel (3102)
  346. Milson (49)
  347. Philippe (49)
  348. Mathieu (49)
  349. Saula (49)
  350. Parfait (49)

The most common surnames in Madagascar

Madagascar is a unique country in many aspects, including its cultural and linguistic diversity. This diversity is reflected in the most common surnames on the island, which come from various traditions and cultures.

Surnames of Malagasy origin

Surnames of Malagasy origin are usually related to the land, nature and history of the island. Many of these surnames refer to geographical elements, such as mountains, rivers or valleys.

In addition, some Malagasy surnames are related to the history of the country, referring to historical figures or important events. These surnames reflect the pride and identity of the Malagasy, and are an important part of their cultural heritage.

Surnames of French origin

Due to the French colonization of Madagascar, many Malagasy people have surnames of French origin. These surnames tend to be more common among people of European or mixed-race ancestry, and reflect the influence of French culture in the country.

Surnames of French origin in Madagascar may be difficult for Malagasy people to pronounce, but they are an important part of the country's history and its cultural diversity.

Surnames of Arabic origin

Arab influence in Madagascar dates back centuries, when Arab traders came to the island in search of spices and other products. This influence is reflected in some Malagasy surnames, which have Arabic roots and show the ethnic diversity of the island.

Last names of Arabic origin in Madagascar are a sample of the country's history and culture, and demonstrate the influence of different traditions on the island.

Surnames of mixed origin

In addition to surnames of Malagasy, French and Arabic origin, in Madagascar there are also surnames of mixed origin, which combine elements of different traditions and cultures. These surnames are a sample of the ethnic and cultural diversity of the island, and demonstrate the harmonious coexistence of different ethnic groups in the country.

Surnames of mixed origin in Madagascar reflect the history and identity of the island, and are an important part of its cultural heritage.

Conclusion

In summary, the most common surnames in Madagascar are an example of the cultural and linguistic diversity of the island, and reflect the history and identity of its inhabitants. Whether of Malagasy, French, Arabic or mixed origin, these surnames are an important part of the cultural heritage of Madagascar and demonstrate the harmonious coexistence of different traditions in the country.

In short, surnames in Madagascar are much more than simple family names: they are an expression of the identity, history and diversity of the island, and a sample of the cultural richness of its inhabitants.