Guesmi Surname
Approximately 6,080 people bear this surname
Guesmi Surname User-submission:
The surname Al-Qasimi (القاسمي) comes from the Arabic root q-s-m (قسم), which means 'to divide' or 'to distribute'. It can also be linked to the concept of destiny or divine decree. In some cases, the name is connected to the descendants of Sheikh Qasim, a historical figure from whom the ruling Al Qasimi dynasty in the UAE traces its lineage.
Read More About This SurnameGuesmi Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 4,480 | 1:8,623 | 1,489 |
| Morocco | 682 | 1:50,551 | 8,318 |
| Tunisia | 432 | 1:1,413 | 120 |
| France | 374 | 1:177,601 | 27,675 |
| Qatar | 28 | 1:84,214 | 9,043 |
| England | 12 | 1:4,643,172 | 139,951 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9 | 1:1,018,030 | 36,884 |
| Canada | 9 | 1:4,093,955 | 205,175 |
| Germany | 7 | 1:11,500,780 | 305,602 |
| United States | 5 | 1:72,491,787 | 1,102,614 |
| Italy | 5 | 1:12,231,338 | 126,430 |
| Czechia | 4 | 1:2,658,367 | 127,801 |
| Belarus | 4 | 1:2,375,265 | 105,497 |
| Russia | 4 | 1:36,030,764 | 577,589 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4 | 1:7,713,954 | 37,548 |
| Switzerland | 3 | 1:2,737,638 | 105,941 |
| Sweden | 3 | 1:3,282,252 | 190,759 |
| Netherlands | 2 | 1:8,443,588 | 136,641 |
| Oman | 2 | 1:1,843,986 | 9,590 |
| Belgium | 2 | 1:5,748,322 | 130,559 |
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,708,939 | 29,543 |
| Austria | 1 | 1:8,515,435 | 118,036 |
| Spain | 1 | 1:46,752,036 | 156,870 |
| Senegal | 1 | 1:14,579,342 | 11,705 |
| Norway | 1 | 1:5,142,286 | 129,201 |
| China | 1 | 1:1,367,321,566 | 51,149 |
| Mexico | 1 | 1:124,126,205 | 103,776 |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 1:580,542 | 15,155 |
| Libya | 1 | 1:6,243,974 | 6,186 |
Guesmi (40) may also be a first name.
Guesmi Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The surname Al-Qasimi (القاسمي) comes from the Arabic root q-s-m (قسم), which means 'to divide' or 'to distribute'. It can also be linked to the concept of destiny or divine decree. In some cases, the name is connected to the descendants of Sheikh Qasim, a historical figure from whom the ruling Al Qasimi dynasty in the UAE traces its lineage.
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Where Does The Last Name Guesmi Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Guesmi is most common in Algeria. It may be rendered as:. For other possible spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Guesmi? popularity and diffusion
The surname Guesmi is the 80,159th most frequently occurring last name in the world. It is borne by approximately 1 in 1,198,610 people. The last name is mostly found in Africa, where 92 percent of Guesmi live; 92 percent live in North Africa and 92 percent live in Mahgreb. Guesmi is also the 1,614,485th most frequently held forename on earth, held by 40 people.
This last name is most widespread in Algeria, where it is held by 4,480 people, or 1 in 8,623. In Algeria it is mostly concentrated in: Constantine Province, where 24 percent live, Algiers Province, where 16 percent live and Tébessa Province, where 13 percent live. Other than Algeria it occurs in 28 countries. It is also common in Morocco, where 11 percent live and Tunisia, where 7 percent live.
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