Chale is borne by 52,184 people across 62 countries. It is most common in Mozambique: 26,967 bearers, or 52% of the world total.
The Chale surname around the world
The table lists the 62 countries with at least one recorded Chale, ranked by number of bearers. After Mozambique come Tanzania (12,082) and Mexico (8,416).
Map of the Chale surname
The map shades each country by how many Chale live there: the darker the colour, the more bearers. Unshaded countries have none on record.
Distribution of Chale by country
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Mozambique (26967)
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Tanzania (12082)
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Mexico (8416)
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Lesotho (656)
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Malawi (653)
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South Africa (505)
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Zimbabwe (266)
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Ecuador (237)
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United States (220)
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Nicaragua (219)
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India (211)
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Peru (196)
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Kenya (169)
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Spain (166)
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Argentina (155)
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Iran (139)
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France (134)
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Honduras (103)
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Zambia (82)
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Canada (80)
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Dominican Republic (77)
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Botswana (61)
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Democratic Republic of the Congo (55)
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Nigeria (47)
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Niger (34)
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Brazil (32)
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Uganda (30)
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Costa Rica (29)
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Taiwan (26)
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Papua New Guinea (21)
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Chile (14)
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Solomon Islands (14)
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Thailand (13)
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Equatorial Guinea (9)
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England (6)
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Bolivia (5)
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Malaysia (5)
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Indonesia (4)
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Israel (4)
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Belgium (4)
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Egypt (4)
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Ethiopia (4)
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Venezuela (4)
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Cameroon (3)
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China (3)
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Philippines (3)
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Cuba (2)
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Haiti (1)
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Bangladesh (1)
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Iceland (1)
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Benin (1)
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Liberia (1)
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Switzerland (1)
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Colombia (1)
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Netherlands (1)
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Norway (1)
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Germany (1)
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Denmark (1)
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Ukraine (1)
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Scotland (1)
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Uruguay (1)
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Ghana (1)
Distribution of Chale by continent
Most common surnames in Mozambique
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Surnames similar to Chale
These share a phonetic root with Chale. The closest spellings come first.
- Chile
- Chole
- Chyle
- Coale
- Chaile
- Chayle
- Chaole
- Chule
- Cheale
- Chal
- Chala
- Chalh
- Chali
- Chall
- Challe
- Cale
- Chalo
- Chalwe
- Chaule
- Chele
- Calu
- Calwe
- Caly
- Chalha
- Chalhi
- Cal
- Cala
- Challa
- Caley
- Chally
- Cali
- Chaul
- Chawla
- Call
- Cheal
- Cheele
- Caule
- Chela
- Calle
Frequently asked questions about Chale surname
In which country is the Chale surname most common?
The Chale surname is most common in Mozambique with 26,967 registered people.
In how many countries is the Chale surname found?
The Chale surname is found in 62 different countries around the world.
How many people have the Chale surname?
According to our records, approximately 52,184 people have the Chale surname worldwide.
Is there a distribution map for the Chale surname?
Yes, we have an interactive map showing the geographic distribution of the Chale surname across the 62 countries where it is registered.
Are there surnames similar to Chale?
Yes, there are several surnames with similar sound or spelling to Chale. You can see the full list of similar surnames on this page.
Famous people with the surname Chale
The figures estimate living bearers from public registers and national censuses; they are not an exact count, and in countries with small samples they are best read as an order of magnitude.
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