Dezdar Surname
Approximately 11 people bear this surname
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This surname is of Persian origin and is prevalent in countries such as Iran, Turkey and Israel. Variations of this name can be found in the Balkan region as a result of the centuries of Ottoman occupation. These can vary from Dizdar to Dizdarevic and similar.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 9 | 1:950,848 | 57,975 |
| Malaysia | 1 | 1:29,494,225 | 409,885 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1:16,887,176 | 156,465 |
Dezdar Surname Meaning
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This surname is of Persian origin and is prevalent in countries such as Iran, Turkey and Israel. Variations of this name can be found in the Balkan region as a result of the centuries of Ottoman occupation. These can vary from Dizdar to Dizdarevic and similar.
The meaning of the surname has roots in the Old Persian. It it was used as a title for the head protectors of a castle. The literal meaning is 'castle-keeper', derived from the Persian word dez, meaning 'castle' or 'fortress', and the Persian suffix dar, meaning 'have' or 'keep'.
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Where Does The Last Name Dezdar Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Dezdar is more commonly found in Israel than any other country or territory. It can also be rendered in the variant forms:. For other possible spellings of Dezdar click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Dezdar? popularity and diffusion
The surname Dezdar is the 5,812,366th most frequently occurring last name globally, borne by around 1 in 662,504,174 people. Dezdar occurs predominantly in Asia, where 91 percent of Dezdar are found; 82 percent are found in West Asia and 82 percent are found in Judeo-West Asia.
The surname is most commonly occurring in Israel, where it is carried by 9 people, or 1 in 950,848. In Israel it is mostly found in: Jerusalem District, where 100 percent are found. Without taking into account Israel this last name exists in 2 countries. It is also found in Malaysia, where 9 percent are found and The Netherlands, where 9 percent are found.
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