Eysteinn Surname
Approximately 7 people bear this surname
Eysteinn Surname Definition:
EYSTEINN: Eysteinn, i.e. Stein of the Islands, because he lived in the Hebrides. He is the Steinn of lolendingabok, c. 12, and the Oistin mac Amlaiph regis Nordmannorun of AU. 874, and was killed in the Hebrides 874 (875, ES., I, p. 350. See also p.
Read More About This SurnameEysteinn Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5 | 1:273,464,313 | 13,838 |
| Iceland | 2 | 1:190,045 | 6,825 |
Eysteinn (118) may also be a first name.
Eysteinn Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
EYSTEINN: Eysteinn, i.e. Stein of the Islands, because he lived in the Hebrides. He is the Steinn of lolendingabok, c. 12, and the Oistin mac Amlaiph regis Nordmannorun of AU. 874, and was killed in the Hebrides 874 (875, ES., I, p. 350. See also p. 304). The name has nothing to do with Huisdean or Uisdeann, which see. Dun Eisteann near the Butt of Lewis may have derived its name from him.
Eysteinn Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Eysteinn Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Eysteinn occurs more in China more than any other country or territory. It can be found as:. For other possible spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Eysteinn? popularity and diffusion
This last name is the 7,117,718th most prevalent family name world-wide, borne by around 1 in 1,041,077,988 people. The last name Eysteinn occurs predominantly in Asia, where 71 percent of Eysteinn live; 71 percent live in East Asia and 71 percent live in Sino-East Asia. Eysteinn is also the 859,937th most commonly occurring first name in the world. It is borne by 118 people.
The last name is most commonly used in China, where it is borne by 5 people, or 1 in 273,464,313. Without taking into account China this surname is found in one country. It also occurs in Iceland, where 29 percent live.
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