Sjóstein Surname
Approximately 24 people bear this surname
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Sjóstein is a Faroese surname unique to one family bloodline. It was created by a couple from Klaksvík in the early 20th century, and translates to 'sea stone'. They and their six children took on the surname - their descendants have then brought the name to several other countries, including Denmark, Scotland, and the United States.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | 23 | 1:2,130 | 245 |
| Denmark | 1 | 1:5,644,715 | 93,155 |
The alternate forms: Sjostein (3) are calculated separately.
Sjóstein Surname Meaning
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Sjóstein is a Faroese surname unique to one family bloodline. It was created by a couple from Klaksvík in the early 20th century, and translates to 'sea stone'. They and their six children took on the surname - their descendants have then brought the name to several other countries, including Denmark, Scotland, and the United States.
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Where Does The Last Name Sjóstein Come From? nationality or country of origin
Sjóstein is found most in The Faroe Islands. It may appear as: Sjostein. Click here for further potential spellings of this last name.
How Common Is The Last Name Sjóstein? popularity and diffusion
The last name Sjóstein is the 4,034,050th most numerous last name on a worldwide basis, held by approximately 1 in 303,647,746 people. It is mostly found in Europe, where 100 percent of Sjóstein live; 100 percent live in Northern Europe and 100 percent live in Scandinavia.
It is most frequently occurring in The Faroe Islands, where it is borne by 23 people, or 1 in 2,130. Besides The Faroe Islands this last name occurs in one country. It also occurs in Denmark, where 4 percent are found.
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