Al Qatafi Surname

186,108th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 2,276 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Yemen
Highest density in:
Yemen

Al Qatafi Surname

The meaning of this surname is not listed.

Al Qatafi Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Yemen2,2741:11,6211,401
Lebanon11:5,637,08332,436
Palestine11:4,548,84918,388

Al Qatafi Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Al Qatafi Come From? nationality or country of origin

The surname Al Qatafi has its highest incidence in Yemen. It can also appear in the variant forms:. For other possible spellings of this name click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Al Qatafi? popularity and diffusion

The surname Al Qatafi is the 186,108th most frequently held last name internationally, held by around 1 in 3,201,909 people. The surname Al Qatafi is predominantly found in Asia, where 100 percent of Al Qatafi live; 100 percent live in West Asia and 100 percent live in Arabian Peninsula.

This last name is most commonly occurring in Yemen, where it is borne by 2,274 people, or 1 in 11,621. In Yemen Al Qatafi is primarily found in: Hajjah Governorate, where 44 percent reside, Al Mahwit Governorate, where 26 percent reside and 'Amran Governorate, where 11 percent reside. Outside of Yemen it is found in 2 countries. It is also common in Lebanon, where 0 percent reside and Palestine, where 0 percent reside.

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Footnotes

  • Surnames are taken as the first part of an person's inherited family name, caste, clan name or in some cases patronymic
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