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Where Does The Last Name Wena Come From? ^{nationality or country of origin}

The surname Wena (Hassaniya-Arabic: ﻭﻥ) is more frequently found in Papua New Guinea than any other country or territory. It can occur in the variant forms: Wéna or Wená. For other potential spellings of this name click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Wena? ^{popularity and diffusion}

It is the 104,423^rd most prevalent surname at a global level, borne by around 1 in 1,621,617 people. The surname Wena occurs mostly in Oceania, where 37 percent of Wena live; 37 percent live in Oceania Islands and 36 percent live in Papuan Oceania. It is also the 111,252^nd most prevalent forename globally. It is borne by 3,953 people.

Wena is most widespread in Papua New Guinea, where it is carried by 1,584 people, or 1 in 5,148. In Papua New Guinea it is most common in: Chimbu, where 55 percent are found, Jiwaka, where 10 percent are found and Western Highlands, where 6 percent are found. Beside Papua New Guinea it occurs in 35 countries. It is also common in Indonesia, where 26 percent are found and The DR Congo, where 22 percent are found.

Wena Family Population Trend ^{historical fluctuation}

The frequency of Wena has changed over time. In The United States the number of people who held the Wena last name declined 82 percent between 1880 and 2014.

Wena Last Name Statistics ^demography

The religious adherence of those holding the Wena last name is chiefly Christian (100%) in Kenya.

Wena earn less than half the average income. In South Africa they earn 59.53% less than the national average, earning R 96,168 per year.