Telemcani Surname
Approximately 12 people bear this surname
Telemcani Surname User-submission:
This surname derives from the Algerian city of Tlemcen and means 'citizen of Tlemcen'. The origin of the name Tlemcen is uncertain. Theories trace it back to the Berber words talmest, which means a certain type of well which naturally forms a small lake or thala imsan, meaning 'the dry spring' or 'the fountain of lions'.
Read More About This SurnameTelemcani Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 9 | 1:3,830,678 | 54,497 |
| Algeria | 3 | 1:12,877,184 | 84,902 |
The alternate forms: Telemçani (1) are calculated separately.
Telemcani (11) may also be a first name.
Telemcani Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
This surname derives from the Algerian city of Tlemcen and means 'citizen of Tlemcen'. The origin of the name Tlemcen is uncertain. Theories trace it back to the Berber words talmest, which means a certain type of well which naturally forms a small lake or thala imsan, meaning 'the dry spring' or 'the fountain of lions'.
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Where Does The Last Name Telemcani Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Telemcani is carried by more people in Morocco than any other country or territory. It can also be rendered as a variant: Telemçani. For other possible spellings of Telemcani click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Telemcani? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 5,587,209th most prevalent surname throughout the world, borne by approximately 1 in 607,295,493 people. The last name occurs predominantly in Africa, where 100 percent of Telemcani are found; 100 percent are found in North Africa and 100 percent are found in Mahgreb. It is also the 3,487,849th most commonly used first name in the world, borne by 11 people.
The surname is most prevalent in Morocco, where it is held by 9 people, or 1 in 3,830,678. Apart from Morocco Telemcani is found in one country. It is also common in Algeria, where 25 percent reside.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telemçani | 96 | 1 | / |
| Tlemcani | 94 | 7,287 | / |
| Telmcani | 94 | 3 | / |
| Telamcani | 89 | 3 | / |
| Telemgani | 89 | 1 | / |
| Tlemcni | 88 | 1 | / |
| Tlemçani | 82 | 937 | / |
| Tlamcani | 82 | 17 | / |
| Tlemqani | 82 | 1 | / |
| Telemaken | 78 | 2 | / |
| Telemkeni | 78 | 1 | / |
| Talamcani | 78 | 1 | / |
| Telemakyan | 74 | 5 | / |
| Telemoghan | 74 | 1 | / |
| Tlamçani | 71 | 1 | / |
| Tlmecani | 71 | 1 | / |
| Telem Cunha | 70 | 1 | / |
| Talmkhani | 67 | 51 | / |
| Telemggen | 67 | 6 | / |
| Tulamacan | 67 | 1 | / |
| Tilemakan | 67 | 1 | / |
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