Dezhdar Surname
Approximately 3 people bear this surname
Dezhdar Surname User-submission:
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.
Read More About This SurnameDezhdar Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 2 | 1:27,859,030 | 389,889 |
| Iran | 1 | 1:76,782,524 | 277,718 |
Dezhdar 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'.
- iraniDezhdar Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Dezhdar Come From? nationality or country of origin
Dezhdar (Russian: Деждар) is found most in England. It may also appear in the variant forms:. For other possible spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Dezhdar? popularity and diffusion
This surname is the 10,311,814th most commonly held family name on earth, borne by around 1 in 2,147,483,647 people. The last name is mostly found in Europe, where 67 percent of Dezhdar reside; 67 percent reside in Northern Europe and 67 percent reside in British Isles.
It is most numerous in England, where it is borne by 2 people, or 1 in 27,859,030. In England it is most numerous in: Greater London, where 100 percent are found. Beside England Dezhdar occurs in one country. It is also found in Iran, where 33 percent are found.
Phonetically Similar Names
Dezhdar Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Dezhdar in the Russian language | ||
| Деждар | dezdar | - |
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