Niiang Surname
Approximately 9 people bear this surname
Niiang Surname Definition:
This surname has been adopted by members of the Deme clan, of the Wolof people. The clan's totem is the donkey, which clan members are prohibited from harming. It is believed that members of the clan become donkeys when they die.
Niiang Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senegal | 6 | 1:2,429,890 | 4,996 |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 1:7,335,483 | 16,643 |
| Malaysia | 1 | 1:29,494,225 | 409,885 |
| United States | 1 | 1:362,458,933 | 1,988,048 |
Niiang Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname has been adopted by members of the Deme clan, of the Wolof people. The clan's totem is the donkey, which clan members are prohibited from harming. It is believed that members of the clan become donkeys when they die.
Niiang Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Niiang Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Niiang occurs in Senegal more than any other country/territory. It can also occur as a variant:. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Niiang? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 6,360,413th most commonly held family name on a worldwide basis It is held by around 1 in 809,727,324 people. The last name Niiang is primarily found in Africa, where 67 percent of Niiang are found; 67 percent are found in West Africa and 67 percent are found in Senegambia Africa.
The last name is most common in Senegal, where it is held by 6 people, or 1 in 2,429,890. In Senegal Niiang is most common in: Diourbel Region, where 33 percent are found, Kaolack Region, where 17 percent are found and Matam Region, where 17 percent are found. Besides Senegal Niiang is found in 3 countries. It is also common in Hong Kong, where 11 percent are found and Malaysia, where 11 percent are found.
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