Shiamishis Surname
Approximately 30 people bear this surname
Shiamishis Surname User-submission:
Shamishi is a traditional Cypriot delicacy which is served usually during name days. Shamishis are semolina fried pies that have been produced in Cyprus since at least the 19th century and they are considered a traditional delicacy of the cuisine of Cyprus.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | 26 | 1:34,034 | 3,767 |
| England | 2 | 1:27,859,030 | 389,889 |
| Greece | 2 | 1:5,539,895 | 129,142 |
Shiamishis Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
Shamishi is a traditional Cypriot delicacy which is served usually during name days. Shamishis are semolina fried pies that have been produced in Cyprus since at least the 19th century and they are considered a traditional delicacy of the cuisine of Cyprus. It is known as a dessert that is served hot in special occasions such as weddings and local religious feasts and it is a variety of fried pastry filled with halva and semolina. In addition to halva and semolina, shamishi includes ingredients like flour, water, sugar, mastic, oil (corn or groundnut oil), salt, among others.
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Where Does The Last Name Shiamishis Come From? nationality or country of origin
Shiamishis is most common in Cyprus. It may also appear as:. Click here for further possible spellings of Shiamishis.
How Common Is The Last Name Shiamishis? popularity and diffusion
It is the 3,602,217th most frequently held family name worldwide, borne by approximately 1 in 242,918,197 people. This surname is primarily found in Europe, where 100 percent of Shiamishis live; 93 percent live in Southeastern Europe and 93 percent live in Helleno-Europe.
Shiamishis is most commonly used in Cyprus, where it is held by 26 people, or 1 in 34,034. In Cyprus it is most common in: Nicosia District, where 100 percent are found. Other than Cyprus Shiamishis occurs in 2 countries. It also occurs in England, where 7 percent are found and Greece, where 7 percent are found.
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