Lefanu Surname
Approximately 12 people bear this surname
Lefanu Surname Definition:
One of the best known of Huguenot names in Ireland. IF 35*; Bibl
Lefanu Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 9 | 1:6,190,895 | 170,599 |
| Australia | 2 | 1:13,497,850 | 222,987 |
| Russia | 1 | 1:144,123,056 | 881,408 |
Lefanu Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
One of the best known of Huguenot names in Ireland. IF 35*; Bibl
Lefanu Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Lefanu Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Lefanu occurs in England more than any other country or territory. It can also occur as a variant:. Click here to see other potential spellings of this surname.
How Common Is The Last Name Lefanu? popularity and diffusion
The surname Lefanu is the 5,587,209th most frequently used surname in the world, borne by approximately 1 in 607,295,493 people. The surname is mostly found in Europe, where 83 percent of Lefanu live; 75 percent live in Northern Europe and 75 percent live in British Isles.
Lefanu is most commonly used in England, where it is borne by 9 people, or 1 in 6,190,895. In England Lefanu is mostly found in: Greater London, where 67 percent live, Somerset, where 11 percent live and City of Bristol, where 11 percent live. Other than England this surname exists in 2 countries. It is also common in Australia, where 17 percent live and Russia, where 8 percent live.
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