Mérad Surname
Approximately 4 people bear this surname
Mérad Surname User-submission:
The Merad surname have been listed by the French in colonial Algeria as of Turkish origin. They were kouloughlis, born from janissaries and local women. Also, the word merad means 'rebellion' in Hebrew (מַרְד).
In Algeria, the most common form is Merad Boudia, and the clan is known to have 3 main branches from 3 brothers.
Read More About This SurnameMérad Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 3 | 1:12,877,184 | 84,902 |
| France | 1 | 1:66,422,722 | 504,397 |
The alternate forms: Merad (15,357) are calculated separately.
Mérad Surname Meaning
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The Merad surname have been listed by the French in colonial Algeria as of Turkish origin. They were kouloughlis, born from janissaries and local women. Also, the word merad means 'rebellion' in Hebrew (מַרְד).
In Algeria, the most common form is Merad Boudia, and the clan is known to have 3 main branches from 3 brothers.
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Where Does The Last Name Mérad Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Mérad is held by more people in Algeria than any other country or territory. It may also occur as: Merad. Click here for further possible spellings of this name.
How Common Is The Last Name Mérad? popularity and diffusion
The last name Mérad is the 8,968,613th most frequently used last name in the world, borne by around 1 in 1,821,886,479 people. The surname is primarily found in Africa, where 75 percent of Mérad live; 75 percent live in North Africa and 75 percent live in Mahgreb.
The surname is most widely held in Algeria, where it is borne by 3 people, or 1 in 12,877,184. Without taking into account Algeria this surname occurs in one country. It also occurs in France, where 25 percent live.
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