Kayan Surname

Kayan is borne by 18,150 people across 60 countries. It is most common in Turkey: 14,721 bearers, or 81% of the world total.

The Kayan surname around the world

The table lists the 60 countries with at least one recorded Kayan, ranked by number of bearers. After Turkey come India (538) and Malaysia (514).

Distribution of Kayan by country

1. Turkey (14721)
2. India (538)
3. Malaysia (514)
4. Indonesia (313)
5. Israel (162)
6. Saudi Arabia (159)
7. Egypt (153)
8. Iraq (152)
9. Thailand (147)
10. Tanzania (144)
11. United States (137)
12. Russia (136)
13. Germany (125)
14. Belarus (105)
15. Democratic Republic of the Congo (96)
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17. Philippines (68)
18. Lebanon (59)
19. Nigeria (58)
20. Papua New Guinea (55)
21. Netherlands (37)
22. England (35)
23. Northern Cyprus (25)
24. Austria (19)
25. Sweden (19)
26. Cambodia (14)
27. Pakistan (14)
28. France (12)
29. Iran (11)
30. Armenia (11)
31. Canada (10)
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33. Belgium (9)
34. Niger (9)
35. Uzbekistan (9)
36. Georgia (8)
37. Liberia (7)
38. Benin (7)
39. Kenya (6)
40. Hong Kong (6)
41. United Arab Emirates (5)
42. Brazil (4)
43. Cameroon (4)
44. Yemen (4)
45. Denmark (3)
46. South Africa (2)
47. Brunei (2)
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49. China (2)
50. Italy (1)
51. Jordan (1)
52. Antigua and Barbuda (1)
53. Argentina (1)
54. Morocco (1)
55. Australia (1)
56. Myanmar (1)
57. Azerbaijan (1)
58. Bulgaria (1)
59. Oman (1)
60. Qatar (1)
61. Romania (1)
62. Serbia (1)
63. Uganda (1)

Distribution of Kayan by continent

Most common surnames in Turkey

Yılmaz · Yilmaz · Kaya · Demir · Çelik · Şahin · Yıldız · Yildiz · Yıldırım · Yildirim — Turkey →

Turkish surnames abroad

Turkish surnames in Germany · Turkish surnames in the Netherlands

Surnames similar to Kayan

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

1. Kauan
2. Kaan
3. Khyan
4. Kayhan
5. Kahan
6. Kayano
7. Kayani
8. Kiyan
9. Kyan
10. Kahanu
11. Kahen
12. Kaun
13. Kahn
14. Kawana
15. Kawano
16. Kaym
17. Kain
18. Kayne
19. Kean
20. Kama
21. Kamae
22. Kamai
23. Kamau
24. Keyen
25. Khan
26. Kian
27. Koan
28. Kohan
29. Kuan
30. Kwan
31. Kan
32. Kana
33. Kanae
34. Kanai
35. Kyhn
36. Kyon

Frequently asked questions about Kayan surname

In which country is the Kayan surname most common?

The Kayan surname is most common in Turkey with 14,721 registered people.

In how many countries is the Kayan surname found?

The Kayan surname is found in 60 different countries around the world.

How many people have the Kayan surname?

According to our records, approximately 18,150 people have the Kayan surname worldwide.

Is there a distribution map for the Kayan surname?

Yes, we have an interactive map showing the geographic distribution of the Kayan surname across the 60 countries where it is registered.

Are there surnames similar to Kayan?

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

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