Hamaiya Surname
Approximately 17 people bear this surname
Hamaiya Surname User-submission:
The Hamaiya surname means 'one who is fond of learning'.
Hamaiya Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papua New Guinea | 9 | 1:905,969 | 94,851 |
| Zambia | 8 | 1:1,981,240 | 32,669 |
Hamaiya (14) may also be a first name.
Hamaiya Surname Meaning
Hamaiya Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Hamaiya Come From? nationality or country of origin
Hamaiya is found in Papua New Guinea more than any other country/territory. It can also be found as:. Click here for further possible spellings of this surname.
How Common Is The Last Name Hamaiya? popularity and diffusion
The surname Hamaiya is the 4,772,636th most numerous surname throughout the world, borne by approximately 1 in 428,679,172 people. This last name occurs mostly in Oceania, where 53 percent of Hamaiya are found; 53 percent are found in Oceania Islands and 53 percent are found in Papuan Oceania. Hamaiya is also the 3,024,661st most frequently used first name internationally, borne by 14 people.
This surname is most commonly used in Papua New Guinea, where it is held by 9 people, or 1 in 905,969. In Papua New Guinea it is most numerous in: Southern Highlands, where 89 percent live and Hela, where 11 percent live. Barring Papua New Guinea it exists in one country. It also occurs in Zambia, where 47 percent live.
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Footnotes
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