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
Niiang is found in Senegal more than any other country/territory. It can be found as a variant:. Click here for further potential spellings of Niiang.
How Common Is The Last Name Niiang? popularity and diffusion
The surname Niiang is the 6,360,413th most widespread last name on earth It is held by approximately 1 in 809,727,324 people. This surname occurs predominantly in Africa, where 67 percent of Niiang live; 67 percent live in West Africa and 67 percent live in Senegambia Africa.
The surname Niiang is most frequently held in Senegal, where it is borne by 6 people, or 1 in 2,429,890. In Senegal it is primarily concentrated in: Diourbel Region, where 33 percent are found, Kaolack Region, where 17 percent are found and Matam Region, where 17 percent are found. Without taking into account Senegal Niiang occurs 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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