Eliyahu Surname
Approximately 9,450 people bear this surname
Eliyahu Surname User-submission:
The surname Eliyahu is of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, which means 'my God is Yahweh' or 'God is the Lord'. This name is linked to the biblical figure of the prophet Elijah.
Eliyahu Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 9,221 | 1:928 | 48 |
| United States | 123 | 1:2,946,821 | 172,836 |
| Thailand | 26 | 1:2,716,859 | 279,944 |
| Canada | 21 | 1:1,754,552 | 114,935 |
| South Africa | 16 | 1:3,386,106 | 119,139 |
| Tanzania | 10 | 1:5,294,161 | 57,086 |
| Nigeria | 8 | 1:22,142,845 | 310,552 |
| Czechia | 5 | 1:2,126,694 | 115,412 |
| Australia | 4 | 1:6,748,925 | 181,100 |
| Spain | 3 | 1:15,584,012 | 120,866 |
| Brazil | 2 | 1:107,037,166 | 1,031,150 |
| Georgia | 1 | 1:3,745,545 | 47,852 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 1:9,162,273 | 135,437 |
| Russia | 1 | 1:144,123,056 | 881,408 |
| Philippines | 1 | 1:101,238,223 | 404,861 |
| Finland | 1 | 1:5,496,702 | 84,025 |
| Ethiopia | 1 | 1:97,546,262 | 29,669 |
| England | 1 | 1:55,718,059 | 489,080 |
| Ecuador | 1 | 1:15,905,846 | 50,210 |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 1:10,432,932 | 36,508 |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 1:4,780,069 | 13,345 |
| Austria | 1 | 1:8,515,435 | 118,036 |
Eliyahu (35,381) may also be a first name.
Eliyahu Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The surname Eliyahu is of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, which means 'my God is Yahweh' or 'God is the Lord'. This name is linked to the biblical figure of the prophet Elijah.
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Average Eliyahu Salary in
United States
$48,963 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Eliyahu Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Eliyahu Come From? nationality or country of origin
Eliyahu (Marathi: एलीयाहु) is borne by more people in Israel than any other country or territory. It can occur as a variant:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Eliyahu? popularity and diffusion
The last name Eliyahu is the 53,942nd most frequent last name on earth. It is borne by approximately 1 in 771,169 people. This surname is mostly found in Asia, where 98 percent of Eliyahu reside; 98 percent reside in West Asia and 98 percent reside in Judeo-West Asia. Eliyahu is also the 24,523rd most frequently occurring given name at a global level, held by 35,381 people.
It is most widely held in Israel, where it is held by 9,221 people, or 1 in 928. In Israel it is primarily found in: Central District, where 23 percent live, Northern District, where 22 percent live and Jerusalem District, where 17 percent live. Besides Israel this last name occurs in 21 countries. It is also common in The United States, where 1 percent live and Thailand, where 0 percent live.
Eliyahu Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those bearing the Eliyahu last name are 46.77% more likely to be registered Democrats than The US average, with 100% registered to vote for the party.
The amount Eliyahu earn in different countries varies greatly. In South Africa they earn 260.87% more than the national average, earning R 857,556 per year and in United States they earn 13.47% more than the national average, earning $48,963 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliyahou | 93 | 9 | / |
| Eliyau | 92 | 157 | / |
| Elijahu | 86 | 14 | / |
| Eliyohu | 86 | 3 | / |
| Eliyaou | 86 | 1 | / |
| Aliyahou | 80 | 1 | / |
| Aliayahu | 80 | 1 | / |
| Oliyau | 77 | 14 | / |
| Iliyau | 77 | 14 | / |
| Aliyau | 77 | 9 | / |
| Eliyou | 77 | 6 | / |
| Elijau | 77 | 1 | / |
| Elaiyu | 77 | 1 | / |
| Iliyaus | 71 | 8 | / |
| Elejahu | 71 | 2 | / |
| Elyahyaouy | 71 | 1 | / |
| Illiyau | 71 | 1 | / |
| Elyiohu | 71 | 1 | / |
| Eliyouh | 71 | 1 | / |
| Eloyu | 67 | 91 | / |
| Elyeu | 67 | 16 | / |
| Halayahu | 67 | 14 | / |
| Eleyu | 67 | 10 | / |
| Eslahjou | 67 | 2 | / |
| Aliyohou | 67 | 1 | / |
Eliyahu Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Eliyahu in the Marathi language | ||
| एलीयाहु | eliyahu | 50 |
| एलीयाहुाहम | eliyahuahama | 25 |
| अेिलयाहु | aeilayahu | 25 |
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