Candalea Surname
Approximately 148 people bear this surname
Candalea Surname User-submission:
The origins of this name seem to be a latinization of the Greek name Kandeli.
Another possible connection and explanation of the origin might be the region of Candale of France ruled by the Foix Family.
Candalea Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 147 | 1:136,584 | 14,745 |
| Greece | 1 | 1:11,079,790 | 145,225 |
Candalea Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The origins of this name seem to be a latinization of the Greek name Kandeli.
Another possible connection and explanation of the origin might be the region of Candale of France ruled by the Foix Family.
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Where Does The Last Name Candalea Come From? nationality or country of origin
Candalea occurs more in Romania more than any other country or territory. It can appear as:. For other potential spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Candalea? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 1,447,279th most common last name on a worldwide basis. It is borne by approximately 1 in 49,240,175 people. This last name occurs predominantly in Europe, where 100 percent of Candalea reside; 99 percent reside in Eastern Europe and 99 percent reside in Romanian Europe.
The surname is most numerous in Romania, where it is carried by 147 people, or 1 in 136,584. In Romania it is most common in: Iași County, where 77 percent reside, Mureș County, where 21 percent reside and Bihor County, where 1 percent reside. Barring Romania this surname is found in one country. It is also found in Greece, where 1 percent reside.
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