Thiam Surname
Approximately 309,236 people bear this surname
Thiam Surname User-submission:
Thiam is a surname common among the Wolof and Toucouleur people. Anthropologically, the name is frequently associated with the Nyenyo caste system, specifically the sub-group of artisans, blacksmiths, and jewelers known as the Teug.
Read More About This SurnameThiam Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senegal | 240,926 | 1:61 | 14 |
| Mali | 24,781 | 1:685 | 93 |
| Mauritania | 13,588 | 1:301 | 40 |
| Guinea | 11,526 | 1:1,027 | 99 |
| France | 3,643 | 1:18,233 | 2,021 |
| Cambodia | 3,035 | 1:5,103 | 716 |
| Burkina Faso | 1,524 | 1:12,042 | 1,042 |
| Morocco | 1,295 | 1:26,622 | 4,228 |
| Spain | 1,216 | 1:38,447 | 3,771 |
| Gambia | 1,176 | 1:1,636 | 199 |
| United States | 974 | 1:372,134 | 32,984 |
| Indonesia | 790 | 1:167,404 | 16,242 |
| Ghana | 623 | 1:43,372 | 4,874 |
| Chad | 578 | 1:23,516 | 2,818 |
| Gabon | 556 | 1:3,398 | 592 |
| Ivory Coast | 538 | 1:42,883 | 2,758 |
| Malaysia | 466 | 1:63,292 | 4,711 |
| Canada | 243 | 1:151,628 | 15,427 |
| Egypt | 183 | 1:502,381 | 28,715 |
| Brazil | 170 | 1:1,259,261 | 43,260 |
| Cameroon | 146 | 1:142,254 | 15,835 |
| Philippines | 139 | 1:728,333 | 72,844 |
| Italy | 138 | 1:443,164 | 47,449 |
| South Africa | 134 | 1:404,311 | 35,545 |
| Belgium | 114 | 1:100,848 | 15,329 |
| Djibouti | 100 | 1:9,149 | 584 |
| England | 82 | 1:679,489 | 38,951 |
| Brunei | 64 | 1:6,543 | 911 |
| Germany | 60 | 1:1,341,758 | 84,137 |
| Switzerland | 51 | 1:161,038 | 15,036 |
| United Arab Emirates | 42 | 1:218,149 | 14,475 |
| Congo | 28 | 1:178,182 | 8,344 |
| DR Congo | 21 | 1:3,518,075 | 145,665 |
| Singapore | 21 | 1:262,272 | 11,611 |
| China | 19 | 1:71,964,293 | 3,948 |
| Netherlands | 19 | 1:888,799 | 62,169 |
| Sudan | 16 | 1:2,344,387 | 4,438 |
| Sweden | 13 | 1:757,443 | 56,422 |
| Thailand | 13 | 1:5,433,719 | 375,884 |
| Qatar | 12 | 1:196,500 | 26,891 |
| Niger | 11 | 1:1,744,729 | 34,351 |
| Australia | 10 | 1:2,699,570 | 109,631 |
| Benin | 9 | 1:1,148,400 | 50,768 |
| Saudi Arabia | 9 | 1:3,428,424 | 32,607 |
| Denmark | 8 | 1:705,589 | 39,626 |
| Colombia | 8 | 1:5,971,759 | 20,087 |
| New Zealand | 8 | 1:566,040 | 34,598 |
| Scotland | 8 | 1:669,227 | 23,443 |
| Taiwan | 7 | 1:3,349,249 | 20,155 |
| Japan | 6 | 1:21,307,382 | 48,838 |
| India | 6 | 1:127,844,230 | 863,365 |
| Kenya | 5 | 1:9,235,980 | 55,978 |
| Tunisia | 5 | 1:122,125 | 16,050 |
| Portugal | 4 | 1:2,604,560 | 16,079 |
| Togo | 4 | 1:1,811,942 | 8,122 |
| Pakistan | 4 | 1:44,660,971 | 115,884 |
| Angola | 4 | 1:6,747,304 | 6,999 |
| Norway | 4 | 1:1,285,572 | 69,185 |
| Nigeria | 4 | 1:44,285,690 | 437,567 |
| Ethiopia | 4 | 1:24,386,566 | 19,165 |
| Hong Kong | 4 | 1:1,833,871 | 6,220 |
| Russia | 3 | 1:48,041,019 | 639,186 |
| Finland | 3 | 1:1,832,234 | 57,803 |
| Liberia | 3 | 1:1,469,512 | 38,766 |
| Turkey | 3 | 1:25,940,474 | 162,557 |
| Vietnam | 2 | 1:46,323,027 | 5,235 |
| Macau | 2 | 1:300,815 | 1,009 |
| Luxembourg | 2 | 1:290,271 | 8,611 |
| Greece | 2 | 1:5,539,895 | 129,142 |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 1:10,432,932 | 36,508 |
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,708,939 | 29,543 |
| Czechia | 1 | 1:10,633,469 | 206,023 |
| Chile | 1 | 1:17,616,474 | 93,597 |
| Uganda | 1 | 1:39,039,279 | 258,887 |
| Ukraine | 1 | 1:45,522,696 | 503,646 |
| Austria | 1 | 1:8,515,435 | 118,036 |
| Argentina | 1 | 1:42,743,414 | 282,706 |
| Zambia | 1 | 1:15,849,922 | 53,989 |
| Tanzania | 1 | 1:52,941,613 | 123,716 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 1 | 1:1,135,674 | 984 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 1 | 1:1,728,021 | 323 |
| South Korea | 1 | 1:51,240,256 | 8,015 |
| Israel | 1 | 1:8,557,634 | 182,558 |
| Libya | 1 | 1:6,243,974 | 6,186 |
| Lithuania | 1 | 1:3,034,588 | 47,401 |
| Rwanda | 1 | 1:11,364,978 | 5,947 |
| Romania | 1 | 1:20,077,870 | 89,414 |
| Monaco | 1 | 1:37,066 | 4,748 |
| Papua New Guinea | 1 | 1:8,153,717 | 181,784 |
| Nicaragua | 1 | 1:6,021,090 | 8,768 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7 | 1:7,174,098 | 302,835 |
Thiam (26,068) may also be a first name.
Thiam Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
Thiam is a surname common among the Wolof and Toucouleur people. Anthropologically, the name is frequently associated with the Nyenyo caste system, specifically the sub-group of artisans, blacksmiths, and jewelers known as the Teug. In traditional hierarchical structures, the Thiam lineage was renowned for metalworking skills and the creation of gold and silver jewelry. However, the name is also borne by maraboutic (religious scholar) families, particularly among the Toucouleur of the Fouta Toro region, where it signifies deep Islamic learning and clerical status.
- jakep2Thiam Demographics
Average Male Thiam Height
178.78 cm
Sample is predominantly from Anglosphere countries
Thiam Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Thiam Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Thiam (Arabic: تيام, Bengali: থিয়েম, Hassaniya-Arabic: ﺍﺗﻴﺎﻡ) is more commonly found in Senegal than any other country or territory. It may also be found in the variant forms:. For other potential spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Thiam? popularity and diffusion
The surname Thiam is the 1,777th most prevalent surname on a worldwide basis, borne by approximately 1 in 23,566 people. It is mostly found in Africa, where 96 percent of Thiam reside; 95 percent reside in West Africa and 83 percent reside in Senegambia Africa. Thiam is also the 30,986th most frequently occurring first name throughout the world, held by 26,068 people.
This surname is most prevalent in Senegal, where it is carried by 240,926 people, or 1 in 61. In Senegal it is most prevalent in: Dakar Region, where 24 percent live, Kaolack Region, where 18 percent live and Diourbel Region, where 13 percent live. Barring Senegal it exists in 89 countries. It also occurs in Mali, where 8 percent live and Mauritania, where 4 percent live.
Thiam Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The incidence of Thiam has changed over time. In The United States the number of people carrying the Thiam last name rose 13,914 percent between 1880 and 2014.
Thiam Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States Thiam are 36.99% more likely to be registered Democrats than The US average, with 90.22% being registered to vote for the political party.
The amount Thiam earn in different countries varies greatly. In Italy they earn 80.04% less than the national average, earning €5,995 per year; in South Africa they earn 33.12% less than the national average, earning R 158,940 per year; in Colombia they earn 11.73% less than the national average, earning $20,038,900 COP per year; in United States they earn 32.61% less than the national average, earning $29,079 USD per year and in Canada they earn 29% less than the national average, earning $35,276 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiame | 91 | 716 | / |
| Thiham | 91 | 11 | / |
| Thiaam | 91 | 5 | / |
| Thiamm | 91 | 3 | / |
| Tthiam | 91 | 2 | / |
| Tiam | 89 | 3,848 | / |
| Thaiyam | 83 | 1,423 | / |
| Thaiiam | 83 | 42 | / |
| Thiaham | 83 | 6 | / |
| Thoieam | 83 | 4 | / |
| Thayiam | 83 | 4 | / |
| Thiamth | 83 | 3 | / |
| Taihiam | 83 | 1 | / |
| Thuiyam | 83 | 1 | / |
| Thyam | 80 | 884 | / |
| Tijam | 80 | 594 | / |
| Thiom | 80 | 292 | / |
| Tjiam | 80 | 195 | / |
| Tiham | 80 | 69 | / |
| Tiame | 80 | 61 | / |
| Teham | 80 | 30 | / |
| Tyham | 80 | 28 | / |
| Tjham | 80 | 6 | / |
| Htiam | 80 | 2 | / |
| Tieam | 80 | 1 | / |
| Tiahm | 80 | 1 | / |
| Dtiam | 80 | 1 | / |
| Tiamm | 80 | 0 | / |
| Thongiam | 77 | 1,816 | / |
| Thaijiam | 77 | 15 | / |
| Thaihiam | 77 | 10 | / |
| Thiamová | 77 | 3 | / |
| Thaiheam | 77 | 2 | / |
| Thiamova | 77 | 1 | / |
| Thiome | 73 | 440 | / |
| Tagiam | 73 | 82 | / |
| Toijam | 73 | 59 | / |
| Tajiam | 73 | 13 | / |
| Tijjam | 73 | 8 | / |
| Tugiam | 73 | 7 | / |
| Tajham | 73 | 6 | / |
| Taiyam | 73 | 6 | / |
| Taiiam | 73 | 4 | / |
| Tehham | 73 | 4 | / |
| Teaham | 73 | 3 | / |
| Toieam | 73 | 2 | / |
| Theeam | 73 | 2 | / |
| Taijam | 73 | 2 | / |
| Tyheim | 73 | 2 | / |
| Teeham | 73 | 2 | / |
| Theham | 73 | 2 | / |
| Tjiame | 73 | 2 | / |
| Tiahum | 73 | 1 | / |
| Tuijam | 73 | 1 | / |
| Tegiam | 73 | 1 | / |
| Tijiam | 73 | 1 | / |
| Teiyam | 73 | 1 | / |
| Tihame | 73 | 1 | / |
| Tijham | 73 | 1 | / |
| Tyam | 67 | 1,816 | / |
| Team | 67 | 652 | / |
| Tjam | 67 | 249 | / |
| Tiom | 67 | 54 | / |
| Thaihom | 67 | 43 | / |
| Thayyam | 67 | 7 | / |
| Taijame | 67 | 1 | / |
| Theheam | 67 | 1 | / |
| Thehame | 67 | 1 | / |
| Thaiyom | 67 | 1 | / |
| Taijeam | 67 | 1 | / |
Thiam Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Thiam in the Bengali language | ||
| থিয়েম | thiyema | - |
| Thiam in the Hassaniya-Arabic language | ||
| ﺍﺗﻴﺎﻡ | atyam | 47.37 |
| ﺗﻴﺎﻡ | tyam | 35.83 |
| ﺗﺎﻡ | tam | 12.69 |
| ﺃﺗﻴﺎﻡ | atyam | 1.93 |
| ﺗﺸﺎﻡ | tsham | 0.59 |
| ﺷﺎﻡ | sham | 0.5 |
| ﺍﺗﺎﻡ | atam | 0.25 |
| ﺍﻟﺘﺎﻡ | altam | 0.16 |
| ﺷﻴﺎﻡ | shyam | 0.06 |
| ﺗﺸﻴﺎﻡ | tshyam | 0.03 |
| ﺃﺛﻴﺎﻡ | athyam | 0.03 |
| ﺛﻴﺎﻡ | thyam | 0.03 |
| ﺗﺎﺍﻡ | taam | 0.03 |
| ﺗﺒﺎﻡ | tbam | 0.03 |
| ﺃﺗﺎﻡ | atam | 0.03 |
| ﺗﻴﻴﺎﻡ | tyyam | 0.03 |
| ﺍﺗﺒﺎﻡ | atbam | 0.03 |
| ﺁﺗﻴﺎﻡ | atyam | 0.03 |
| Thiam in the Arabic language | ||
| تيام | tyam | - |
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