Guesmi Surname

80,159th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 6,080 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Algeria
Highest density in:
Tunisia

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.

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Guesmi Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Algeria4,4801:8,6231,489
Morocco6821:50,5518,318
Tunisia4321:1,413120
France3741:177,60127,675
Qatar281:84,2149,043
England121:4,643,172139,951
United Arab Emirates91:1,018,03036,884
Canada91:4,093,955205,175
Germany71:11,500,780305,602
United States51:72,491,7871,102,614
Italy51:12,231,338126,430
Czechia41:2,658,367127,801
Belarus41:2,375,265105,497
Russia41:36,030,764577,589
Saudi Arabia41:7,713,95437,548
Switzerland31:2,737,638105,941
Sweden31:3,282,252190,759
Netherlands21:8,443,588136,641
Oman21:1,843,9869,590
Belgium21:5,748,322130,559
Ireland11:4,708,93929,543
Austria11:8,515,435118,036
Spain11:46,752,036156,870
Senegal11:14,579,34211,705
Norway11:5,142,286129,201
China11:1,367,321,56651,149
Mexico11:124,126,205103,776
Luxembourg11:580,54215,155
Libya11:6,243,9746,186

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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Guesmi Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Guesmi Come From? nationality or country of origin

Guesmi is found in Algeria more than any other country or territory. It may occur as:. For other potential spellings of Guesmi click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Guesmi? popularity and diffusion

This last name is the 80,159th most widely held surname worldwide, held by around 1 in 1,198,610 people. This surname occurs predominantly in Africa, where 92 percent of Guesmi are found; 92 percent are found in North Africa and 92 percent are found in Mahgreb. It is also the 1,614,485th most common first name at a global level, held by 40 people.

Guesmi is most frequently held in Algeria, where it is held by 4,480 people, or 1 in 8,623. In Algeria it is primarily concentrated in: Constantine Province, where 24 percent reside, Algiers Province, where 16 percent reside and Tébessa Province, where 13 percent reside. Aside from Algeria it occurs in 28 countries. It also occurs in Morocco, where 11 percent reside and Tunisia, where 7 percent reside.

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  • Surnames are taken as the first part of an person's inherited family name, caste, clan name or in some cases patronymic
  • Descriptions may contain details on the name's etymology, origin, ethnicity and history. They are largely reproduced from 3rd party sources; diligence is advised on accepting their validity - more information
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  • Similar: Names listed in the "Similar" section are phonetically similar and may not have any relation to Guesmi
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