Varagiannis Surname

2,635,433rd
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 54 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Greece
Highest density in:
Greece

Varagiannis Surname User-submission:

The surname Varagiannis originates from the historical Varangian Guards of the Greek Byzantine Empire, who were skilled Vikings of Scandinavian and Rus origins. It means 'son of a Varangian'. It is a result of hundreds of years of integration into Greek society.

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Varagiannis Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Greece411:270,23940,426
Australia81:3,374,463124,818
United States31:120,819,6441,331,040
Sweden21:4,923,378241,212

Varagiannis Surname Meaning

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The surname Varagiannis originates from the historical Varangian Guards of the Greek Byzantine Empire, who were skilled Vikings of Scandinavian and Rus origins. It means 'son of a Varangian'. It is a result of hundreds of years of integration into Greek society.

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Varagiannis Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Varagiannis Come From? nationality or country of origin

The surname Varagiannis has its highest incidence in Greece. It can also appear as a variant:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Varagiannis? popularity and diffusion

The surname is the 2,635,433rd most frequently held family name at a global level, held by approximately 1 in 134,954,554 people. The surname Varagiannis occurs mostly in Europe, where 80 percent of Varagiannis reside; 76 percent reside in Southeastern Europe and 76 percent reside in Helleno-Europe.

This surname is most prevalent in Greece, where it is held by 41 people, or 1 in 270,239. In Greece Varagiannis is most frequent in: North Aegean, where 51 percent reside, Attica, where 37 percent reside and East Macedonia and Thrace, where 10 percent reside. Excluding Greece this last name occurs in 3 countries. It is also found in Australia, where 15 percent reside and The United States, where 6 percent reside.

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