Al Shorbagy Surname

791,719th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 356 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Saudi Arabia
Highest density in:
Saudi Arabia

Al Shorbagy Surname User-submission:

The surname is derived from the Turkish word, çorbacı, meaning 'soup cook' and it refers to a military rank of the corps of Janissaries in the Ottoman Empire, used for the commander of an orta (regiment). The çorbacı was responsible for preparing food for the Ottoman army soldiers.

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Al Shorbagy Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Saudi Arabia1991:155,05422,057
Egypt1531:600,88732,813
Kuwait11:3,800,69427,187
Morocco11:34,476,099111,471
Sweden11:9,846,757347,448
United Arab Emirates11:9,162,273135,437

Al Shorbagy Surname Meaning

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The surname is derived from the Turkish word, çorbacı, meaning 'soup cook' and it refers to a military rank of the corps of Janissaries in the Ottoman Empire, used for the commander of an orta (regiment). The çorbacı was responsible for preparing food for the Ottoman army soldiers. Holders of the surname may have an ancestor who was granted this military rank and working in this profession.

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Al Shorbagy Last Name Facts

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

The last name Al Shorbagy occurs more in Saudi Arabia more than any other country/territory. It may be found as:. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.

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

This last name is the 791,719th most frequent family name worldwide, borne by approximately 1 in 20,470,635 people. This surname occurs predominantly in Asia, where 56 percent of Al Shorbagy are found; 56 percent are found in West Asia and 56 percent are found in Arabian Peninsula.

The surname is most commonly used in Saudi Arabia, where it is borne by 199 people, or 1 in 155,054. Besides Saudi Arabia Al Shorbagy exists in 5 countries. It is also found in Egypt, where 43 percent reside and Kuwait, where 0 percent reside.

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