Kuye Surname
Approximately 7,350 people bear this surname
Kuye Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 6,610 | 1:26,799 | 2,305 |
| Tanzania | 228 | 1:232,200 | 19,111 |
| England | 148 | 1:376,473 | 26,505 |
| DR Congo | 123 | 1:600,647 | 45,387 |
| United States | 84 | 1:4,314,987 | 229,510 |
| Indonesia | 27 | 1:4,898,118 | 234,077 |
| Ivory Coast | 19 | 1:1,214,275 | 27,625 |
| Canada | 18 | 1:2,046,977 | 128,463 |
| India | 12 | 1:63,922,115 | 578,870 |
| Malaysia | 11 | 1:2,681,293 | 102,971 |
| Kenya | 10 | 1:4,617,990 | 42,693 |
| Papua New Guinea | 9 | 1:905,969 | 94,851 |
| Gambia | 9 | 1:213,717 | 372 |
| Belgium | 7 | 1:1,642,378 | 98,400 |
| South Africa | 7 | 1:7,739,672 | 177,858 |
| Scotland | 6 | 1:892,303 | 28,047 |
| Ethiopia | 4 | 1:24,386,566 | 19,165 |
| Cameroon | 4 | 1:5,192,267 | 135,173 |
| Benin | 2 | 1:5,167,801 | 84,334 |
| South Korea | 1 | 1:51,240,256 | 8,015 |
| Uganda | 1 | 1:39,039,279 | 258,887 |
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,708,939 | 29,543 |
| Wales | 1 | 1:3,094,532 | 44,023 |
| Russia | 1 | 1:144,123,056 | 881,408 |
| Poland | 1 | 1:38,008,749 | 231,653 |
| Philippines | 1 | 1:101,238,223 | 404,861 |
| Italy | 1 | 1:61,156,688 | 199,583 |
| Ghana | 1 | 1:27,020,692 | 23,742 |
| Germany | 1 | 1:80,505,459 | 560,955 |
| Gabon | 1 | 1:1,889,194 | 6,814 |
| France | 1 | 1:66,422,722 | 504,397 |
Kuye (334) may also be a first name.
Kuye Demographics
Kuye Religious Adherence
in Nigeria
Religious Adherence
in Nigeria
Kuye Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Kuye Come From? nationality or country of origin
Kuye (Marathi: कुये, Russian: Куйе) occurs in Nigeria more than any other country/territory. It may occur as:. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Kuye? popularity and diffusion
Kuye is the 67,683rd most frequently held family name throughout the world, held by around 1 in 991,503 people. This surname occurs predominantly in Africa, where 95 percent of Kuye reside; 90 percent reside in West Africa and 90 percent reside in Atlantic-Niger Africa. It is also the 478,963rd most frequently occurring forename globally. It is borne by 334 people.
This surname is most prevalent in Nigeria, where it is borne by 6,610 people, or 1 in 26,799. In Nigeria Kuye is primarily found in: Lagos, where 39 percent reside, Ogun, where 31 percent reside and Ondo, where 13 percent reside. Not including Nigeria Kuye is found in 30 countries. It is also common in Tanzania, where 3 percent reside and England, where 2 percent reside.
Kuye Last Name Statistics demography
The religious adherence of those carrying the Kuye last name is predominantly Christian (84%) in Nigeria.
In The United States Kuye are 16.77% more likely to be registered with the Democratic Party than the national average, with 70% registered to vote for the political party.
Kuye earn marginally less than the average income. In United States they earn 1.31% less than the national average, earning $42,582 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kouye | 89 | 1,377 | / |
| Kuoye | 89 | 144 | / |
| Kuiye | 89 | 44 | / |
| Kuyei | 89 | 42 | / |
| Kuyeh | 89 | 13 | / |
| Kuyee | 89 | 8 | / |
| Kuyae | 89 | 6 | / |
| Kuyeu | 89 | 3 | / |
| Kuuye | 89 | 2 | / |
| Kuyie | 89 | 2 | / |
| Kuyhe | 89 | 1 | / |
| Keuye | 89 | 1 | / |
| Kuy | 86 | 32,511 | / |
| Kye | 86 | 8,893 | / |
| Kue | 86 | 6,267 | / |
| Khouye | 80 | 242 | / |
| Kauyet | 80 | 96 | / |
| Kouyeh | 80 | 25 | / |
| Kuyeth | 80 | 10 | / |
| Kujoye | 80 | 4 | / |
| Kuyeye | 80 | 3 | / |
| Kouyep | 80 | 3 | / |
| Kuyieh | 80 | 3 | / |
| Kouyed | 80 | 2 | / |
| Kuyehe | 80 | 1 | / |
| Kauyee | 80 | 1 | / |
| Kouyoe | 80 | 1 | / |
| Keuyie | 80 | 1 | / |
| Keyuye | 80 | 1 | / |
| Kouyei | 80 | 1 | / |
| Kouyet | 80 | 1 | / |
| Kujaye | 80 | 1 | / |
| Kuyier | 80 | 1 | / |
| Kuyiet | 80 | 1 | / |
| Kuyhae | 80 | 1 | / |
| Kyei | 75 | 43,270 | / |
| Kaye | 75 | 38,998 | / |
| Koue | 75 | 14,308 | / |
| Kuya | 75 | 9,107 | / |
| Koye | 75 | 8,561 | / |
| Kouy | 75 | 6,085 | / |
| Kuje | 75 | 4,504 | / |
| Khuy | 75 | 2,961 | / |
| Kuyo | 75 | 2,158 | / |
| Keye | 75 | 2,115 | / |
| Kuyi | 75 | 1,906 | / |
| Khye | 75 | 1,349 | / |
| Kiye | 75 | 1,070 | / |
| Kaue | 75 | 656 | / |
| Kuei | 75 | 478 | / |
| Khue | 75 | 413 | / |
| Kyee | 75 | 396 | / |
| Kauy | 75 | 376 | / |
| Cuye | 75 | 219 | / |
| Kuie | 75 | 199 | / |
| Kuey | 75 | 186 | / |
| Kuee | 75 | 108 | / |
| Hkuy | 75 | 69 | / |
| Kuyp | 75 | 66 | / |
| Kuoy | 75 | 48 | / |
| Kõue | 75 | 27 | / |
| Keuy | 75 | 12 | / |
| Hkue | 75 | 8 | / |
| Kyie | 75 | 6 | / |
| Kuyh | 75 | 5 | / |
| Kuiy | 75 | 3 | / |
| Keue | 75 | 2 | / |
| Kujy | 75 | 1 | / |
| Ku'y | 75 | 1 | / |
| Kuhy | 75 | 1 | / |
| Gkuy | 75 | 1 | / |
| Hkye | 75 | 1 | / |
| Kouyeth | 73 | 1 | / |
| Kouyess | 73 | 1 | / |
| Koujaye | 73 | 1 | / |
| Quaye | 67 | 89,748 | / |
| Kouya | 67 | 6,369 | / |
| Kayei | 67 | 2,601 | / |
| Kouyo | 67 | 2,357 | / |
| Kayee | 67 | 1,953 | / |
| Khuje | 67 | 1,141 | / |
| Khaye | 67 | 1,096 | / |
| Kayeh | 67 | 1,066 | / |
| Khouy | 67 | 1,004 | / |
| Koyye | 67 | 934 | / |
| Koyae | 67 | 725 | / |
| Kayeu | 67 | 526 | / |
| Kaiye | 67 | 461 | / |
| Koyie | 67 | 437 | / |
| Kouay | 67 | 391 | / |
| Kayey | 67 | 379 | / |
| Kyeyo | 67 | 359 | / |
| Keuer | 67 | 316 | / |
| Koiye | 67 | 266 | / |
| Kuuya | 67 | 256 | / |
| Kiyae | 67 | 227 | / |
| Kuiyo | 67 | 208 | / |
| Kahye | 67 | 199 | / |
| Kiyee | 67 | 194 | / |
| Kuyah | 67 | 151 | / |
| Kouei | 67 | 141 | / |
| Kouie | 67 | 129 | / |
| Kuhyi | 67 | 125 | / |
| Koyee | 67 | 122 | / |
| Khoye | 67 | 102 | / |
| Kuieh | 67 | 85 | / |
| Kuyai | 67 | 82 | / |
| Kheye | 67 | 77 | / |
| Kuych | 67 | 73 | / |
| Kieye | 67 | 71 | / |
| Kaaye | 67 | 66 | / |
| Kugge | 67 | 60 | / |
| Koyeh | 67 | 57 | / |
| Kehye | 67 | 52 | / |
| Kuhyt | 67 | 51 | / |
| Kuiee | 67 | 47 | / |
| Khaue | 67 | 47 | / |
| Kujeh | 67 | 47 | / |
| Kayae | 67 | 45 | / |
| Kujje | 67 | 41 | / |
| Keyie | 67 | 40 | / |
| Kgaye | 67 | 36 | / |
| Kouey | 67 | 36 | / |
| Kouee | 67 | 34 | / |
| Kauei | 67 | 32 | / |
| Kuyja | 67 | 32 | / |
| Kgaue | 67 | 32 | / |
| Kauyo | 67 | 30 | / |
| Kuiyi | 67 | 30 | / |
| Kioye | 67 | 29 | / |
| Kauee | 67 | 29 | / |
| Keyoe | 67 | 27 | / |
| Khuoy | 67 | 26 | / |
| Koyeu | 67 | 26 | / |
| Kayhe | 67 | 24 | / |
| Keiye | 67 | 24 | / |
| Koyoe | 67 | 24 | / |
| Kiyoe | 67 | 24 | / |
| Keyee | 67 | 23 | / |
| Kayye | 67 | 22 | / |
| Keyeh | 67 | 21 | / |
| Kayie | 67 | 21 | / |
| Kauie | 67 | 20 | / |
| Kuihe | 67 | 20 | / |
| Koueh | 67 | 20 | / |
| Kouje | 67 | 19 | / |
| Kiyei | 67 | 18 | / |
| Kauea | 67 | 18 | / |
| Kuysh | 67 | 17 | / |
| Kouea | 67 | 15 | / |
| Quoye | 67 | 14 | / |
| Kiyeh | 67 | 13 | / |
| Kayoe | 67 | 12 | / |
| Kiyea | 67 | 12 | / |
| Kuyoi | 67 | 12 | / |
| Khuey | 67 | 11 | / |
| Queye | 67 | 11 | / |
| Qauye | 67 | 11 | / |
| Kauay | 67 | 11 | / |
| Kooye | 67 | 11 | / |
| Kuyoh | 67 | 10 | / |
| Kouhy | 67 | 10 | / |
| Khuya | 67 | 9 | / |
| Koyei | 67 | 9 | / |
| Cuyes | 67 | 9 | / |
| Kayje | 67 | 8 | / |
| Koues | 67 | 8 | / |
| Kyehe | 67 | 8 | / |
| Kueyo | 67 | 8 | / |
| Keuey | 67 | 7 | / |
| Keyye | 67 | 7 | / |
| Kauhe | 67 | 7 | / |
| Kujay | 67 | 7 | / |
| Kuyay | 67 | 7 | / |
| Kuytz | 67 | 7 | / |
| Kujet | 67 | 7 | / |
| Cuiye | 67 | 7 | / |
| Keyei | 67 | 6 | / |
| Ckoye | 67 | 6 | / |
| Kyeyi | 67 | 6 | / |
| Keuyo | 67 | 6 | / |
| Kauiy | 67 | 5 | / |
| Kujee | 67 | 5 | / |
| Kuhiy | 67 | 4 | / |
| Keeye | 67 | 4 | / |
| Quiye | 67 | 4 | / |
| Kyoye | 67 | 4 | / |
| Kujie | 67 | 4 | / |
| Kkaye | 67 | 4 | / |
| Khyei | 67 | 4 | / |
| Kuyaa | 67 | 4 | / |
| Kuoya | 67 | 4 | / |
| Kueiy | 67 | 4 | / |
| Khoue | 67 | 3 | / |
| Kuehi | 67 | 3 | / |
| Kuyyi | 67 | 3 | / |
| Kughe | 67 | 3 | / |
| Kuiej | 67 | 3 | / |
| Couye | 67 | 3 | / |
| Kuyui | 67 | 3 | / |
| Kahuy | 67 | 2 | / |
| Kuhya | 67 | 2 | / |
| Keyae | 67 | 2 | / |
| Keyuy | 67 | 2 | / |
| Koyey | 67 | 2 | / |
| Kueai | 67 | 2 | / |
| Koued | 67 | 2 | / |
| Kuies | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kayej | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kaued | 67 | 1 | / |
| Keyje | 67 | 1 | / |
| Khiye | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kiyez | 67 | 1 | / |
| Qkhue | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kuuje | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kuyiy | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kyies | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kyoei | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kuiez | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kuehe | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kyiee | 67 | 1 | / |
| Quyie | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kuiae | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kuiie | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kyoje | 67 | 1 | / |
| Koujy | 67 | 1 | / |
| Khueh | 67 | 1 | / |
| Keuoe | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kauey | 67 | 1 | / |
| Khyee | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kkuya | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kojye | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kyehi | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kuyoo | 67 | 1 | / |
| Koyje | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kouyehei | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kouyé | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kouyê | 67 | 1 | / |
| Gkaye | 67 | 1 | / |
| Cuyet | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kuuyo | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kuiyt | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kuoyo | 67 | 1 | / |
| Keuea | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kgoue | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kuiei | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kiyey | 67 | 1 | / |
| Cuyie | 67 | 1 | / |
| Cquye | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kuhys | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kuyho | 67 | 1 | / |
| Gkuiy | 67 | 1 | / |
| Hkuyo | 67 | 1 | / |
| Koiuy | 67 | 1 | / |
| Keuhe | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kauyj | 67 | 1 | / |
| Khuei | 67 | 1 | / |
Kuye Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Kuye in the Marathi language | ||
| कुये | kuye | - |
| Kuye in the Russian language | ||
| Куйе | kuje | - |
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Footnotes
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- Similar: Names listed in the "Similar" section are phonetically similar and may not have any relation to Kuye
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