Most common surnames in Moldova

The 100 surnames with the most bearers in Moldova

Rusu
#1
588.095
bearers (top 100)
100
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This table shows the 100 most common surnames in Moldova, ranked by number of bearers. Data comes from official censuses and civil registries.

Ceban
20.470
2
Rusu
21.180
1
Ciobanu
18.338
3
# Surname Bearers Share
1 Rusu 21.180
3.6%
2 Ceban 20.470
3.5%
3 Ciobanu 18.338
3.1%
4 Lungu 15.582
2.6%
5 Cebotari 14.330
2.4%
6 Munteanu 13.693
2.3%
7 Popa 12.412
2.1%
8 Gutu 12.345
2.1%
9 Rotari 12.081
2.1%
10 Balan 11.752
2%
11 Sirbu 10.889
1.9%
12 Cojocari 10.586
1.8%
13 Grosu 10.297
1.8%
14 Melnic 10.029
1.7%
15 Rotaru 9.964
1.7%
16 Cojocaru 9.800
1.7%
17 Rosca 9.547
1.6%
18 Turcan 9.335
1.6%
19 Moraru 9.102
1.5%
20 Morari 8.021
1.4%
21 Cazacu 7.900
1.3%
22 Cretu 7.866
1.3%
23 Muntean 7.824
1.3%
24 Botnari 7.730
1.3%
25 Ursu 6.465
1.1%
26 Bivol 6.360
1.1%
27 Russu 6.270
1.1%
28 Ivanov 5.993
1%
29 Popovici 5.866
1%
30 Lupu 5.653
1%
31 Mocanu 5.617
1%
32 Chiriac 5.561
0.9%
33 Plamadeala 5.476
0.9%
34 Luca 5.461
0.9%
35 Negru 5.145
0.9%
36 Guzun 5.111
0.9%
37 Turcanu 5.090
0.9%
38 Miron 5.071
0.9%
39 Popescu 5.050
0.9%
40 Railean 4.878
0.8%
41 Arnaut 4.867
0.8%
42 Florea 4.838
0.8%
43 Cebanu 4.781
0.8%
44 Popov 4.719
0.8%
45 Plesca 4.618
0.8%
46 Prodan 4.330
0.7%
47 Andronic 4.238
0.7%
48 Sandu 4.222
0.7%
49 Ivanova 4.221
0.7%
50 Rusnac 4.221
0.7%
51 Buga 4.194
0.7%
52 Burlacu 4.185
0.7%
53 Musteata 4.159
0.7%
54 Malai 4.138
0.7%
55 Borta 4.049
0.7%
56 Croitor 4.011
0.7%
57 Bejenari 4.001
0.7%
58 Cusnir 3.799
0.6%
59 Pascari 3.785
0.6%
60 Grecu 3.767
0.6%
61 Golban 3.767
0.6%
62 Oprea 3.760
0.6%
63 Cernei 3.757
0.6%
64 Pinzari 3.717
0.6%
65 Gheorghita 3.670
0.6%
66 Caraman 3.665
0.6%
67 Bostan 3.644
0.6%
68 Istrati 3.629
0.6%
69 Spinu 3.624
0.6%
70 Frunza 3.567
0.6%
71 Cazac 3.565
0.6%
72 Darii 3.547
0.6%
73 Lisnic 3.524
0.6%
74 Raileanu 3.464
0.6%
75 Bors 3.433
0.6%
76 Josan 3.429
0.6%
77 Topal 3.328
0.6%
78 Croitoru 3.299
0.6%
79 Birca 3.291
0.6%
80 Colesnic 3.291
0.6%
81 Botnaru 3.289
0.6%
82 Brinza 3.288
0.6%
83 Gherman 3.247
0.6%
84 Petrov 3.225
0.5%
85 Postica 3.198
0.5%
86 Bulat 3.149
0.5%
87 Dragan 3.139
0.5%
88 Chicu 3.137
0.5%
89 Cucu 3.108
0.5%
90 Mardari 3.106
0.5%
91 Carp 3.078
0.5%
92 Postolachi 3.038
0.5%
93 Covali 3.027
0.5%
94 Uzun 2.994
0.5%
95 Platon 2.993
0.5%
96 Gaina 2.983
0.5%
97 Radu 2.971
0.5%
98 Antoci 2.970
0.5%
99 Caraus 2.956
0.5%
100 Albu 2.945
0.5%
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FAQs

What are the most common surnames in Moldova?
According to our official census data, the most common surname in Moldova is Rusu, with 21.180. registered bearers. This table shows the 100 most frequent surnames in the country.
How many different surnames are registered in Moldova?
Our database contains hundreds of surnames with a presence in Moldova. This table shows the 100 most frequent.
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