Dahl-Olsen Surname

2,237,939th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 72 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Faroe Islands
Highest density in:
Faroe Islands

Dahl-Olsen Surname

For the meaning of this name, see: Dahl & Olsen.

The meaning of this surname is not listed.

Dahl-Olsen Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Faroe Islands401:1,225151
Denmark141:403,19427,097
Norway71:734,61250,907
Sweden61:1,641,126116,183
Peru31:10,594,70845,902
England11:55,718,059489,080
Scotland11:5,353,81763,002

Dahl-Olsen Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Dahl-Olsen Come From? nationality or country of origin

Dahl-Olsen occurs in The Faroe Islands more than any other country/territory. It can be found as a variant:. Click here for other possible spellings of this name.

How Common Is The Last Name Dahl-Olsen? popularity and diffusion

Dahl-Olsen is the 2,237,939th most frequently held surname at a global level. It is borne by approximately 1 in 101,215,916 people. This last name is mostly found in Europe, where 96 percent of Dahl-Olsen live; 96 percent live in Northern Europe and 93 percent live in Scandinavia.

This surname is most widespread in The Faroe Islands, where it is carried by 40 people, or 1 in 1,225. Besides The Faroe Islands it occurs in 6 countries. It is also common in Denmark, where 19 percent live and Norway, where 10 percent live.

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