Zakani Surname
Approximately 2,373 people bear this surname
Zakani Surname User-submission:
This surname is derived from the Persian form of the Arabic root zaka, which means 'purification' or 'growth.' It is closely associated with zakat, which is almsgiving (purification from wealth), and also with intellectual growth or intelligence.
Read More About This SurnameZakani Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 1,227 | 1:28,098 | 4,481 |
| Iran | 1,007 | 1:76,249 | 7,861 |
| India | 30 | 1:25,568,846 | 339,406 |
| DR Congo | 21 | 1:3,518,075 | 145,665 |
| Nigeria | 16 | 1:11,071,422 | 210,388 |
| Cameroon | 14 | 1:1,483,505 | 83,777 |
| United States | 12 | 1:30,204,911 | 765,334 |
| Canada | 11 | 1:3,349,599 | 180,238 |
| Germany | 6 | 1:13,417,576 | 340,600 |
| Malaysia | 6 | 1:4,915,704 | 170,578 |
| Algeria | 6 | 1:6,438,592 | 53,709 |
| France | 5 | 1:13,284,544 | 357,392 |
| England | 3 | 1:18,572,686 | 338,250 |
| Burkina Faso | 2 | 1:9,176,050 | 23,741 |
| Switzerland | 2 | 1:4,106,458 | 122,336 |
| Armenia | 2 | 1:1,465,090 | 16,492 |
| Indonesia | 1 | 1:132,249,194 | 811,426 |
| Benin | 1 | 1:10,335,602 | 103,742 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
Zakani (199) may also be a first name.
Zakani Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
This surname is derived from the Persian form of the Arabic root zaka, which means 'purification' or 'growth.' It is closely associated with zakat, which is almsgiving (purification from wealth), and also with intellectual growth or intelligence.
- jessicaweissZakani Demographics
Average Zakani Salary in
United States
$46,750 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Zakani Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Zakani Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Zakani is found most frequently in Morocco. It can also be found as a variant:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Zakani? popularity and diffusion
Zakani is the 179,724th most common last name world-wide, held by approximately 1 in 3,071,027 people. The surname Zakani occurs predominantly in Africa, where 54 percent of Zakani reside; 52 percent reside in North Africa and 52 percent reside in Mahgreb. It is also the 642,605th most frequently held first name globally It is held by 199 people.
The last name is most commonly occurring in Morocco, where it is borne by 1,227 people, or 1 in 28,098. Not including Morocco Zakani is found in 18 countries. It is also common in Iran, where 42 percent live and India, where 1 percent live.
Zakani Last Name Statistics demography
Zakani earn somewhat more than the average income. In United States they earn 8.35% more than the national average, earning $46,750 USD per year.
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