Cheikh Surname

Cheikh is borne by 55,903 people across 64 countries. It is most common in Mauritania: 24,458 bearers, or 44% of the world total.

The Cheikh surname around the world

The table lists the 64 countries with at least one recorded Cheikh, ranked by number of bearers. After Mauritania come Algeria (18,767) and Morocco (7,322).

Distribution of Cheikh by country

1. Mauritania (24458)
2. Algeria (18767)
3. Morocco (7322)
4. Tunisia (3228)
5. France (381)
6. Saudi Arabia (355)
7. Spain (261)
8. Belgium (245)
9. United States (179)
10. United Arab Emirates (105)
11. Canada (77)
12. Qatar (74)
13. Germany (43)
14. England (41)
15. Cameroon (39)
16. Comoros (36)
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18. Brazil (29)
19. Kuwait (28)
20. Portugal (28)
21. Ivory Coast (24)
22. Netherlands (20)
23. Denmark (18)
24. Australia (16)
25. Czech Republic (12)
26. Italy (10)
27. Benin (10)
28. Venezuela (9)
29. Sweden (8)
30. Senegal (8)
31. Syria (8)
32. Switzerland (5)
33. Yemen (4)
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35. Argentina (4)
36. Egypt (4)
37. Ghana (4)
38. Chad (4)
39. Greece (4)
40. Lebanon (3)
41. Niger (3)
42. Russia (3)
43. South Africa (2)
44. China (2)
45. Hungary (1)
46. Turkey (1)
47. Ireland (1)
48. Israel (1)
49. Iraq (1)
50. Kenya (1)
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52. Angola (1)
53. Luxembourg (1)
54. Burkina Faso (1)
55. Madagascar (1)
56. Malaysia (1)
57. Democratic Republic of the Congo (1)
58. Norway (1)
59. Philippines (1)
60. Pakistan (1)
61. Puerto Rico (1)
62. Palestinian Territory (1)
63. Djibouti (1)
64. Romania (1)
65. Sudan (1)
66. Gabon (1)
67. Nothern Ireland (1)

Distribution of Cheikh by continent

Most common surnames in Mauritania

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Surnames similar to Cheikh

These share a phonetic root with Cheikh. The closest spellings come first.

1. Chekh
2. Chikh
3. Cheik
4. Cheikhi
5. Chek
6. Cheke
7. Cheki
8. Cheske
9. Chesko
10. Chesky
11. Chaika
12. Cheuk
13. Chich
14. Chik
15. Chike
16. Chikhi
17. Chiki
18. Chouikh
19. Cheikhou
20. Cheix
21. Cheku
22. Cheak
23. Choueikh
24. Chika
25. Chizh
26. Chuiko
27. Chikha
28. Check
29. Checki
30. Checky
31. Cheick
32. Cheek
33. Cheeke
34. Cheeks
35. Cheij
36. Cheka
37. Chiekh

Frequently asked questions about Cheikh surname

In which country is the Cheikh surname most common?

The Cheikh surname is most common in Mauritania with 24,458 registered people.

In how many countries is the Cheikh surname found?

The Cheikh surname is found in 64 different countries around the world.

How many people have the Cheikh surname?

According to our records, approximately 55,903 people have the Cheikh surname worldwide.

Is there a distribution map for the Cheikh surname?

Yes, we have an interactive map showing the geographic distribution of the Cheikh surname across the 64 countries where it is registered.

Are there surnames similar to Cheikh?

Yes, there are several surnames with similar sound or spelling to Cheikh. You can see the full list of similar surnames on this page.

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