Süleymanov Surname
Approximately 32,697 people bear this surname
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'Süleymanov' is a common surname in Azerbaijan and other regions of the former USSR, particularly Uzbekistan. It is a patronymic surname derived from the given name 'Süleyman,' which is a local variant of the Arabic name 'Suleiman,' meaning 'Solomon.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | 32,655 | 1:295 | 56 |
| Turkey | 35 | 1:2,223,469 | 73,459 |
| Sweden | 3 | 1:3,282,252 | 190,759 |
| Lithuania | 2 | 1:1,517,294 | 35,813 |
| Kosovo | 1 | 1:1,861,869 | 14,990 |
| United States | 1 | 1:362,458,933 | 1,988,048 |
The alternate forms: Suleymanov (76,913) & Şüleymanov (2) are calculated separately.
Süleymanov Surname Meaning
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'Süleymanov' is a common surname in Azerbaijan and other regions of the former USSR, particularly Uzbekistan. It is a patronymic surname derived from the given name 'Süleyman,' which is a local variant of the Arabic name 'Suleiman,' meaning 'Solomon.' The suffix '-ov' is a common Russian possessive suffix used to form patronymic surnames, indicating 'son of Süleyman.'
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Where Does The Last Name Süleymanov Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Süleymanov is carried by more people in Azerbaijan than any other country/territory. It may also be rendered in the variant forms: Suleymanov or Şüleymanov. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Süleymanov? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 16,973rd most commonly used family name throughout the world. It is borne by approximately 1 in 222,881 people. This last name occurs mostly in Asia, where 96 percent of Süleymanov are found; 96 percent are found in West Asia and 96 percent are found in Transcaucasia.
The surname is most frequently held in Azerbaijan, where it is held by 32,655 people, or 1 in 295. In Azerbaijan Süleymanov is most numerous in: Baku, where 19 percent reside, Shaki District, where 4 percent reside and Sumqayit, where 4 percent reside. Excluding Azerbaijan this surname is found in 5 countries. It also occurs in Turkey, where 0 percent reside and Sweden, where 0 percent reside.
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