Dekavalas Surname
Approximately 80 people bear this surname
Dekavalas Surname User-submission:
It originates from Greece and means 'ten riding'; from deka = 'ten' and kavala = 'riding'.
Dekavalas Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 64 | 1:173,122 | 27,971 |
| Australia | 11 | 1:2,454,155 | 103,534 |
| United States | 3 | 1:120,819,644 | 1,331,040 |
| Germany | 1 | 1:80,505,459 | 560,955 |
| Sweden | 1 | 1:9,846,757 | 347,448 |
Dekavalas Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
It originates from Greece and means 'ten riding'; from deka = 'ten' and kavala = 'riding'.
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Where Does The Last Name Dekavalas Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Dekavalas occurs more in Greece more than any other country or territory. It can also occur as a variant:. For other possible spellings of Dekavalas click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Dekavalas? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 2,106,139th most widespread last name on earth. It is borne by approximately 1 in 91,094,324 people. The surname is primarily found in Europe, where 83 percent of Dekavalas are found; 80 percent are found in Southeastern Europe and 80 percent are found in Helleno-Europe.
The surname Dekavalas is most frequently used in Greece, where it is held by 64 people, or 1 in 173,122. In Greece Dekavalas is primarily found in: Attica, where 56 percent are found and Central Macedonia, where 44 percent are found. Aside from Greece this surname exists in 4 countries. It also occurs in Australia, where 14 percent are found and The United States, where 4 percent are found.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekavallas | 95 | 113 | / |
| Dekavala | 94 | 35 | / |
| Dekavalla | 89 | 57 | / |
| Decavallas | 84 | 41 | / |
| Dekhayvala | 84 | 4 | / |
| Decavalla | 78 | 3 | / |
| Dekovalla | 78 | 1 | / |
| Decavalho | 67 | 1 | / |
| Decaivalho | 63 | 1 | / |
| Diekouvoula | 60 | 60 | / |
| Dicavalo | 59 | 1 | / |
| Dikeiwuala | 53 | 1 | / |
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