Shim-Chin Surname

11,742,229th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 2 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Jamaica
Highest density in:
Jamaica

Shim-Chin Surname

For the meaning of this name, see: Chin.

The meaning of this surname is not listed.

Shim-Chin Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Jamaica11:2,869,94713,896
Philippines11:101,238,223404,861

Shim-Chin Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Shim-Chin Come From? nationality or country of origin

Shim-Chin occurs most in Jamaica. It may appear as:. For other possible spellings of this name click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Shim-Chin? popularity and diffusion

It is the 11,742,229th most frequently occurring surname at a global level. It is borne by approximately 1 in 2,147,483,647 people. The surname occurs mostly in The Americas, where 50 percent of Shim-Chin live; 50 percent live in Caribbean and 50 percent live in Anglo-Caribbean.

It is most prevalent in Jamaica, where it is held by 1 people, or 1 in 2,869,947. In Jamaica Shim-Chin is most frequent in: Middlesex County, where 100 percent reside. Beside Jamaica it is found in one country. It also occurs in The Philippines, where 50 percent reside.

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Footnotes

  • Surnames are taken as the first part of an person's inherited family name, caste, clan name or in some cases patronymic
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  • Similar: Names listed in the "Similar" section are phonetically similar and may not have any relation to Shim-Chin
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