Kafzi Surname

956,400th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 273 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Algeria
Highest density in:
Algeria

Kafzi Surname User-submission:

Kafzi (قافز) is a general term used in most of Algeria's southern states. This term was given by the French authorities who occupied Algeria in 1950 - in the city of Adrar. This term is for a person who is quick to do things and execute his actions expediently.

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Kafzi Surname Distribution Map

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PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Algeria2731:141,50819,016

Kafzi Surname Meaning

User-submitted Reference

Kafzi (قافز) is a general term used in most of Algeria's southern states. This term was given by the French authorities who occupied Algeria in 1950 - in the city of Adrar. This term is for a person who is quick to do things and execute his actions expediently. These terms were given by the French authorities according to the individual specifications of the person. If he was quick, he is called a jumper or if he is strong-eyed, he is nicknamed 'raven' etc.

- abdokafzi2000
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