Pilirani Surname
Approximately 133 people bear this surname
Pilirani Surname Definition:
Pilirani is a surname of the Chewa tribe, meaning: endure.
Pilirani Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malawi | 131 | 1:130,680 | 14,293 |
| Philippines | 1 | 1:101,238,223 | 404,861 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
Pilirani (40,745) may also be a first name.
Pilirani Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
Pilirani is a surname of the Chewa tribe, meaning: endure.
Pilirani Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Pilirani Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Pilirani has its highest incidence in Malawi. It may also be rendered as a variant:. For other potential spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Pilirani? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 1,551,568th most common family name on a global scale. It is borne by around 1 in 54,793,578 people. It occurs mostly in Africa, where 99 percent of Pilirani are found; 99 percent are found in Southern Africa and 99 percent are found in South Bantu Africa. Pilirani is also the 21,873rd most commonly used first name throughout the world It is held by 40,745 people.
It is most commonly used in Malawi, where it is held by 131 people, or 1 in 130,680. Excluding Malawi Pilirani is found in 2 countries. It is also common in The Philippines, where 1 percent are found and South Africa, where 1 percent are found.
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