The Most Common Surnames Among Guineans

Ranking	Last Name	Incidence	Letters
1	Diallo	1837318	6
2	Camara	834473	6
3	Bah	718154	3
4	Barry	709157	5
5	Sylla	422217	5
6	Keita	373376	5
7	Balde	343493	5
8	Conde	305256	5
9	Sow	278907	3
10	Kaba	265733	4
11	Bangoura	260592	8
12	Toure	239063	5
13	Soumah	237778	6
14	Traore	199541	6
15	Kourouma	195042	8
16	Fofana	160661	6
17	Cisse	154877	5
18	Doumbouya	132706	9
19	Kamano	115176	6
20	Haba	102823	4
21	Diakite	89327	7
22	Loua	86254	4
23	Sidibe	84186	6
24	Tolno	82609	5
25	Lamah	81953	5
26	Diaby	76153	5
27	Guilavogui	74607	10
28	Keïta	74284	5
29	Mara	66835	4
30	Kolie	65940	5
31	Kante	64264	5
32	Millimouno	58193	10
33	Diawara	57517	7
34	Konate	56553	6
35	Oulare	56530	6
36	Cherif	54625	6
37	Sacko	52697	5
38	Souare	52375	6
39	Sangare	49484	7
40	Mansare	48529	7
41	Kouyate	48198	7
42	Koivogui	44345	8
43	Diane	44342	5
44	Berete	44342	6
45	Sanoh	42470	5
46	Koulibaly	41772	9
47	Beavogui	40379	8
48	Kpoghomou	40174	9
49	Conte	39201	5
50	Leno	38880	4
51	Tounkara	38559	8
52	Drame	33739	5
53	Magassouba	33096	10
54	Dore	32775	4
55	Sagno	32480	5
56	Savane	30204	6
57	Thea	28596	4
58	Thiam	26348	5
59	Bamba	25706	5
60	Bilivogui	25507	9
61	Delamou	25493	7
62	Ouendeno	25285	8
63	Ly	25063	2
64	Sall	23456	4
65	Soumaoro	23135	8
66	Samoura	22493	7
67	Zoumanigui	21336	10
68	Goumou	20806	6
69	Kalivogui	20136	9
70	Koundouno	19784	9
71	Mamy	19718	4
72	Dabo	19279	4
73	Cissoko	18637	7
74	Tonguino	18637	8
75	Millimono	18290	9
76	Diabate	17994	7
77	Sy	17994	2
78	Kone	17994	4
79	Dioubate	17966	8
80	Doukoure	17351	8
81	Balamou	17071	7
82	Yansane	16648	7
83	Nabe	16302	4
84	Dopavogui	16206	9
85	Soropogui	16082	9
86	Abien	16021	5
87	Onivogui	15866	8
88	Monemou	15659	7
89	Bayo	15102	4
90	Yattara	14988	7
91	Sandouno	13873	8
92	Dieng	13817	5
93	Koïvogui	13568	8
94	Diop	13496	4
95	Fadiga	13496	6
96	Gbamou	13116	6
97	Tenguiano	12900	9
98	Haidara	12853	7
99	Youla	12826	5
100	Maomou	12599	6
101	Kallo	12532	5
102	Dansoko	12532	7
103	Yombouno	12367	8
104	Koulemou	12182	8
105	Komano	11972	6
106	Iffono	11707	6
107	Sakouvogui	11386	10
108	Grovogui	11368	8
109	Gbilimou	11360	8
110	Dia	11246	3
111	Kebe	10925	4
112	Koita	10925	5
113	Sano	10604	4
114	Komara	10604	6
115	Ndiaye	10282	6
116	Kande	9961	5
117	Mane	9872	4
118	Guemou	9771	6
119	Kamara	9640	6
120	N'diaye	9598	7
121	Condé	9378	5
122	Tall	9318	4
123	Boiro	8997	5
124	Diakhaby	8676	8
125	Bongono	8576	7
126	Keira	8562	5
127	Goepogui	8447	8
128	Sane	8371	4
129	Bald	8354	4
130	Gueye	8354	5
131	Coumbassa	8347	9
132	Dramou	8305	6
133	Kondiano	8045	8
134	Maomy	7945	5
135	Kolamou	7816	7
136	Gamy	7788	4
137	Diarra	7712	6
138	Sakho	7712	5
139	Ouamouno	7531	8
140	Mamadouno	7403	9
141	Kane	7390	4
142	Toupou	7260	6
143	Ba	7069	2
144	Jalloh	7069	6
145	Guirassy	6748	8
146	Diaoune	6748	7
147	Lama	6748	4
148	Faro	6748	4
149	Lelano	6549	6
150	Dembadouno	6527	10
151	Sako	6426	4
152	Manet	6426	5
153	Inapogui	6290	8
154	Diaba	6235	5
155	Yaradouno	6170	9
156	Konomou	6120	7
157	Fall	6105	4
158	Baldé	6016	5
159	Sovogui	5985	7
160	Niamy	5838	5
161	Doualamou	5803	9
162	Daffe	5784	5
163	Seck	5784	4
164	Zogbelemou	5758	10
165	Sonomou	5490	7
166	Mahomy	5475	6
167	Wann	5462	4
168	Kalle	5462	5
169	Honomou	5392	7
170	Keîta	5175	5
171	Samake	5141	6
172	Guisse	5141	6
173	Kpogomou	5114	8
174	Koevogui	5039	8
175	Hebelamou	4965	9
176	Gbanamou	4872	8
177	Kalissa	4849	7
178	Kamissoko	4820	9
179	Damba	4820	5
180	Kolomou	4805	7
181	Oliano	4757	6
182	Feindouno	4700	9
183	Donzo	4578	5
184	Pivi	4499	4
185	Diomande	4499	8
186	Niang	4499	5
187	Kaloga	4499	6
188	Dixinn	4448	6
189	Koumbassa	4239	9
190	Kann	4177	4
191	Doumbia	4177	7
192	Oury	4177	4
193	Minthe	4177	6
194	Nimaga	4177	6
195	Hann	4177	4
196	Sampil	4177	6
197	Sandy	4177	5
198	Koroma	4177	6
199	Diare	4077	5
200	Simbiano	4067	8
201	Morifindjan	4032	11
202	Abou camara	4006	11
203	Traoré	3941	6
204	Ciss	3856	4
205	Fangamou	3801	8
206	Ifono	3723	5
207	Kondano	3609	7
208	Molmou	3600	6
209	Guinee	3535	6
210	Soumahoro	3535	9
211	Faye	3535	4
212	Gassama	3535	7
213	Abou	3535	4
214	Theoro	3535	6
215	Mohamed	3535	7
216	Koïta	3523	5
217	Telliano	3511	8
218	Malomou	3482	7
219	Ninamou	3419	7
220	Kpoulomou	3416	9
221	Saoromou	3408	8
222	Saoulomou	3377	9
223	Gomou	3363	5
224	Tinguiano	3302	9
225	Komah	3241	5
226	Baba	3213	4
227	Kouadio	3213	7
228	Daff	3213	4
229	Sonomy	3195	6
230	Kpamou	3159	6
231	Haïdara	3154	7
232	Kantambadouno	3138	13
233	Touaro	3130	6
234	Simagan	3126	7
235	Tambassa	3115	8
236	N'gouabi	3102	8
237	Sankhon	3070	7
238	Touré	3044	5
239	Teinguiano	3007	10
240	Louamou	2947	7
241	Sampou	2931	6
242	Hassan	2892	6
243	Soumare	2892	7
244	Sesay	2892	5
245	Diassy	2892	6
246	Jallow	2892	6
247	Bakayoko	2892	8
248	Wague	2892	5
249	Kadouno	2861	7
250	Central	2840	7
251	Diakité	2825	7
252	Brehemou	2791	8
253	Malamou	2697	7
254	Kake	2693	4
255	Bamy	2690	4
256	Dounamou	2642	8
257	Cissé	2606	5
258	Moundekeno	2586	10
259	Massandouno	2586	11
260	Bore	2571	4
261	Dem	2571	3
262	Coulibaly	2571	9
263	Sagna	2571	5
264	Moussa	2571	6
265	Niane	2571	5
266	Onikoyamou	2549	10
267	Bavogui	2541	7
268	Abou conde	2524	10
269	Douno	2503	5
270	Sompare	2455	7
271	Beimy	2362	5
272	Mano	2351	4
273	Koniono	2328	7
274	Simmy	2255	5
275	Gouhara	2220	7
276	Gadjiko	2206	7
277	Dounoh	2202	6
278	Gnekoyamou	2141	10
279	Sidibé	2129	6
280	Koropogui	2114	9
281	Kalabane	2087	8
282	El-bass	2053	7
283	Soromou	2011	7
284	Duolamou	1998	8
285	Temessadouno	1985	12
286	Felemou	1961	7
287	Gamamou	1958	7
288	Sankon	1893	6
289	Libre	1875	5
290	Manimou	1865	7
291	Gbamy	1863	5
292	Kpomy	1863	5
293	Duonamou	1842	8
294	Kakoro	1791	6
295	Tenkiano	1789	8
296	Gbemou	1769	6
297	Gbanhara	1749	8
298	Damey	1740	5
299	Kpakpavogui	1739	11
300	Kenende	1738	7
301	Pricemou	1716	8
302	Abou kourouma	1708	13
303	Magane	1676	6
304	Gouavogui	1613	9
305	Malano	1602	6
306	Olemou	1595	6
307	Abou keita	1587	10
308	Koumassadouno	1574	13
309	Colia	1568	5
310	Ninahara	1556	8
311	Gbilemou	1553	8
312	Kotembedouno	1546	12
313	Bonamou	1536	7
314	Sidime	1521	6
315	Nioke	1505	5
316	Plegnemou	1505	9
317	Ouendouno	1493	9
318	Tamoura	1484	7
319	Povogui	1479	7
320	Konaté	1476	6
321	Djoubate	1467	8
322	Frangadouno	1456	11
323	Assalafi	1445	8
324	Keïra	1440	5
325	Tinkiano	1418	8
326	Kanté	1409	5
327	Kolié	1390	5
328	Koremou	1379	7
329	Nikavogui	1350	9
330	Kagbadouno	1350	10
331	El bass	1347	7
332	Moussatembedouno	1326	16
333	Doumbouyah	1315	10
334	Tedouno	1299	7
335	Noba	1297	4
336	Koiba	1290	5
337	Irandouno	1286	9
338	Gnabalamou	1285	10
339	Câmara	1284	6
340	Foinke	1271	6
341	Gsp-dar-shariat	1267	15
342	Mohomy	1240	6
343	Togbodouno	1225	10
344	Wamouno	1224	7
345	Nanamou	1223	7
346	Yeressa	1221	7
347	Diarre	1212	6
348	Dioumessy	1203	9
349	Soomou	1199	6
350	Katty	1188	5
351	Konyeyah	1187	8
352	Nonamou	1174	7
353	Islamique	1166	9
354	Keleba	1154	6
355	Abou traore	1150	11
356	Haomou	1147	6
357	Kaltamba	1145	8
358	Fenano	1142	6
359	Yomalon	1140	7
360	Zomy	1139	4
361	Sonozara	1108	8
362	Islam	1105	5
363	Pendessa	1099	8
364	Toundoufedouno	1094	14
365	Kambadouno	1086	10
366	Fanghamou	1081	9
367	Dalako	1065	6
368	Sewadouno	1061	9
369	Bokoum	1054	6
370	Gbanmou	1051	7
371	Sossouadouno	1031	12
372	Gonomy	1030	6
373	Dialllo	1021	7
374	Lenoh	1018	5
375	Fancinadouno	1009	12
376	Noramou	1003	7
377	Djoumessy	1000	9
378	Makanera	989	8
379	Sayandouno	980	10
380	Tonamou	970	7
381	Yeamou	968	6
382	Songbono	965	8
383	Diakaby	960	7
384	Iromou	944	6
385	Bandia	940	6
386	Kanimou	938	7
387	Gamou	934	5
388	Abou konate	912	11
389	Dialo	885	5
390	Ouemou	884	6
391	Sangaré	884	7
392	Conté	876	5
393	Simakan	873	7
394	Lolamou	863	7
395	Bimou	859	5
396	Kpamy	851	5
397	Kouyaté	847	7
398	Nieba	841	5
399	Sangbalamou	841	11
400	Mahomou	831	7
401	Zogbila	800	7
402	Zotomy	783	6
403	Nyambalamou	781	11
404	Teoro	771	5
405	Sympogui	767	8
406	Dounahara	765	9
407	Souaré	757	6
408	Kpowolamou	756	10
409	Abou fofana	748	11
410	Naite	746	5
411	Saouromou	745	9
412	Maouomou	741	8
413	Benemou	740	7
414	Gackou	736	6
415	Tagbino	735	7
416	Keyra	733	5
417	Boamou	726	6
418	Avril	697	5
419	Souomou	691	7
420	M'baye	691	6
421	Damang	690	6
422	Niaissa	690	7
423	Naïte	682	5
424	Bohamou	681	7
425	Mansaré	668	7
426	Gsp-a-boun-aouf	659	15
427	Katab	659	5
428	Gamamy	655	6
429	Camra	647	5
430	Kera	646	4
431	Sagale	637	6
432	Kéïta	635	5
433	Daillo	632	6
434	Gnaissa	629	7
435	Bolivogui	623	9
436	Diané	614	5
437	Holie	613	5
438	Taimiat	608	7
439	Sonole	600	6
440	Welamou	593	7
441	Yenguissa	593	9
442	Savané	592	6
443	Yomalo	591	6
444	Dambakate	584	9
445	Guemy	574	5
446	Kouroumah	573	9
447	Finando	570	7
448	Béavogui	568	8
449	Bendia	555	6
450	Gandeka	552	7
451	Somadouno	551	9
452	Fangahara	546	9
453	Saoulohara	539	10
454	Somou	539	5
455	Gsp-essafa	532	10
456	Beïmy	525	5
457	Sabere	524	6
458	Koilamy	511	7
459	Kouteno	506	7
460	Oularé	506	6
461	Djoumessi	505	9
462	Koundiano	503	9
463	Diabaté	502	7
464	Gbehara	501	7
465	Teliano	500	7
466	Bolamou	499	7
467	Goromou	499	7
468	Dramé	491	5
469	Saoromy	489	7
470	Pamavogui	488	9
471	Blemou	487	6
472	Koro	482	4
473	Centre	474	6
474	Kombadouno	473	10
475	Boumbaly	467	8
476	Gohara	467	6
477	Tamita	466	6
478	Abou mara	464	9
479	Kinomy	454	6
480	Mongono	454	7
481	Wolamou	451	7
482	Zouemou	448	7
483	Abou diallo	448	11
484	Kanmou	448	6
485	Nianle	446	6
486	Wattara	438	7
487	Tohonamou	437	9
488	Bamamou	436	7
489	Dioubaté	435	8
490	Banoro	431	6
491	Gromou	431	6
492	Abou kante	430	10
493	Mindika	429	7
494	Abou sylla	428	10
495	Douprou	424	7
496	Alleluia	422	8
497	Doufangadouno	422	13
498	Chaloub	421	7
499	Zebelamou	419	9
500	Gouhala	419	7
501	Abou sidibe	417	11
502	Abou diakite	415	12
503	Gbanle	415	6
504	Gonomou	415	7
505	Gbavogui	413	8
506	Ognemou	410	7
507	Abou kaba	407	9
508	Samory	406	6
509	Bérété	400	6
510	Ben camara	396	10
511	Sagnane	395	7
512	Milimono	395	8
513	Goumy	382	5
514	Binta	380	5
515	Kolahara	380	8
516	Sangbe	377	6
517	Yanssane	376	8
518	Teinkiano	370	9
519	Kantabadouno	369	12
520	Abou cisse	367	10
521	Abou doumbouya	367	14
522	Gbonimy	361	7
523	Abou berete	360	11
524	Kpanamou	358	8
525	Boolamou	357	8
526	Abou mansare	356	12
527	Gamahara	352	8
528	Jem-plus	347	8
529	Gbeimy	344	6
530	Gomy	344	4
531	Sakovogui	342	9
532	Zotamou	341	7
533	Beindia	340	7
534	Donka	340	5
535	Abou toure	340	10
536	Kessemadouno	339	12
537	Tokpa	339	5
538	Damah	339	5
539	Kiabou	334	6
540	Kathab	334	6
541	Hadith	330	6
542	Manoh	321	5
543	Bereton	318	7
544	Niakasso	318	8
545	Gnagasso	315	8
546	Lacko	314	5
547	Magasouba	313	9
548	Zagaimou	313	8
549	Billivogui	312	10
550	Fissirou	312	8
551	Kalman	309	6
552	Abou sanoh	308	10
553	Niambalamou	307	11
554	Tks	307	3
555	Soumano	306	7
556	Alpha-yaya	306	10
557	Boamy	305	5
558	Balbaky	305	7
559	Gsp-maldja	304	10
560	Falivogui	302	9
561	Douolamou	301	9
562	Kolohara	301	8
563	Kpowomou	300	8
564	Nyabalamou	300	10
565	Serra	298	5
566	Lycee	298	5
567	Sevogui	297	7
568	Maoumou	296	7
569	Niagasso	294	8
570	Kenneh	294	6
571	Septembre	290	9
572	Koïba	290	5
573	Barro	289	5
574	Bikaz	286	5
575	Banaro	286	6
576	Abou souare	282	11
577	Kéita	281	5
578	Gsp-nyamayara	279	13
579	Yansané	279	7
580	Ngadjiko	278	8
581	Massadouno	275	10
582	Koly	274	4
583	Abou soumaoro	273	13
584	Nabaya	273	6
585	Gbahara	269	7
586	Ballamou	269	8
587	Moloumou	268	8
588	Léno	265	4
589	Sonkhon	265	7
590	Mosquee	265	7
591	Douomy	264	6
592	Momou	264	5
593	Ben sylla	261	9
594	Diohere	260	7
595	Zowotamou	258	9
596	Djidonou	254	8
597	Mazagalo	254	8
598	Souomy	253	6
599	Souanou	253	7
600	Sewa	248	4
601	Fa	244	2
602	Djiguine	244	8
603	Diarso	242	6
604	Molomou	238	7
605	Kaloko	237	6
606	Dagno	236	5
607	Sene	233	4
608	Aeia	232	4
609	Nanahara	232	8
610	Zogbélémou	232	10
611	Pogba	231	5
612	Fassassy	230	8
613	Mohara	230	6
614	Alhikmat	228	8
615	Coura	228	5
616	Fangbe	228	6
617	Fanghahara	227	10
618	Syllla	227	6
619	Galaye	227	6
620	Molhara	226	7
621	Kpeimy	226	6
622	Abou bamba	226	10
623	Lolahara	226	8
624	Abou bangoura	225	13
625	College-wologbomai	225	18
626	Kpoghonamou	225	11
627	Sembeno	225	7
628	Wiemou	225	6
629	Doubouya	224	8
630	Bissana	223	7
631	Gadjigo	223	7
632	Danssoko	221	8
633	Sakoh	221	5
634	Sonkon	220	6
635	Soumanoh	220	8
636	Koue	219	4
637	Helemou	219	7
638	Plus	218	4
639	Galissa	217	7
640	Sorry	215	5
641	Sackho	214	6
642	Gnaïssa	213	7
643	Nandou	212	6
644	Abou keïta	212	10
645	N'daou	206	6
646	Boubane	205	7
647	M'ballo	204	7
648	Kankama	203	7
649	Kondianakoro	203	12
650	Kantara	202	7
651	La concorde	199	11
652	Mazagalon	197	9
653	Bouedouno	197	9
654	Cecemadouno	194	11
655	Olamou	192	6
656	Doukouré	191	8
657	Lowolamou	191	9
658	Africaine	190	9
659	Abou sangare	190	12
660	Moudekeno	189	9
661	Niale	189	5
662	Ouehara	189	7
663	Wedey	189	5
664	Bonahara	189	8
665	Abou kamano	188	11
666	Abou leno	188	9
667	Sanlou	188	6
668	Cra	188	3
669	Abou diabate	188	12
670	Abou oulare	186	11
671	Aou	185	3
672	Bagoura	183	7
673	Le rocher	182	9
674	Chérif	181	6
675	Napo	180	4
676	Cmara	179	5
677	Sougoule	179	8
678	Toumandouno	178	11
679	Tarbiatou	177	9
680	Abou kande	176	10
681	Abou keîta	176	10
682	Lèno	176	4
683	Le reveil	174	9
684	Kandou	172	6
685	Diara	170	5
686	Lisso	170	5
687	Djaby	167	5
688	Ms	167	2
689	Nouria	167	6
690	Tamanate	165	8
691	Gonotey	164	7
692	Lumiere	162	7
693	Youmbouno	162	9
694	Emmaüs	161	6
695	Doré	161	4
696	Kpeleya	160	7
697	Bramadouno	156	10
698	Djabi	155	5
699	Gbouomy	155	7
700	Oivogui	154	7
701	Hebelemou	154	9
702	Manamou	154	7
703	Zotole	154	6
704	Loramou	154	7
705	Maniga	154	6
706	Bhoye	153	5
707	Hotesse	153	7
708	Daraba	152	6
709	Mogotigui	152	9
710	Doumbouy	152	8
711	Danwo	152	5
712	Tigana	152	6
713	Haoulomou	151	9
714	Kanhara	151	7
715	Koévogui	151	8
716	Cossa	150	5
717	Koissia	150	7
718	Coma	150	4
719	Ninahala	150	8
720	Gbammou	150	7
721	Koyavogui	150	9
722	Louamy	150	6
723	Gbalemou	150	8
724	Batchily	147	8
725	Milimouno	145	9
726	Taboure	144	7
727	Akakpo	143	6
728	Touglo	142	6
729	Kowou	141	5
730	Opong	141	5
731	Amilcar	141	7
732	Soumana	137	7
733	Dounbouya	135	9
734	Kounta	134	6
735	Libanais	132	8
736	Soufane	132	7
737	Delamy	131	6
738	Niangadou	131	9
739	Massare	129	7
740	Dombouya	128	8
741	Djoubaté	127	8
742	Ghare	127	5
743	Kankan-coura	127	12
744	Islamiat	127	8
745	Assogba	127	7
746	La source	126	9
747	Bocoum	126	6
748	Mermoz	125	6
749	Bassingui	119	9
750	Diouara	119	7
751	Mayol	117	5
752	Omoui	117	5
753	Sainte-marthe	116	13
754	Nabé	114	4
755	Doussandouno	113	12
756	Djaoune	111	7
757	Kaloka	110	6
758	Niaïssa	110	7
759	Aribot	109	6
760	Bâ	109	2
761	Abou sacko	107	10
762	Ben bangoura	107	12
763	Tonguiano	106	9
764	Malemou	105	7
765	Simpogui	104	8
766	Fendouno	103	8
767	Molou	103	5
768	Nemotte	103	7
769	Onivagui	102	8
770	Sangre	101	6
771	Balandou	101	8
772	Famako	101	6
773	Foussen	101	7
774	Gsp-aeia	101	8
775	Haïdra	101	6
776	Koelami	101	7
777	Koudouno	101	8
778	Koulibal	101	8
779	Sinayogo	101	8
780	Loma	101	4
781	Kéîta	101	5
782	Millimounou	101	11
783	Nafadjï	101	7
784	Nambiema	101	8
785	Abou koulibaly	101	14
786	Agbogan	101	7
787	Santara	101	7
788	N'gadjiko	101	9
789	Aïcha	101	5
790	Saladou	101	7
791	Baryy	100	5
792	Akanel	100	6
793	Danfaca	99	7
794	Yattassaye	99	10
795	Caamra	95	6
796	Somy	95	4
797	D	95	1
798	Fox	95	3
799	Abou barry	95	10
800	Dacosta	95	7
801	Tbien	95	5
802	Tafory	94	6
803	Troentlin	94	9
804	Kpayanlou	94	9
805	N'daw	94	5
806	Noumera	94	7
807	Tossou	93	6
808	Zegbelemou	92	10
809	Isamique	91	8
810	Hawil	90	5
811	Dioumande	88	9
812	Zomou	88	5
813	A	85	1
814	Keta	85	4
815	Ben barry	84	9
816	Donghol	84	7
817	Diabaye	83	7
818	Kompo	83	5
819	Barrry	79	6
820	Bourouno	76	8
821	Badougoula	75	10
822	Lucas	75	5
823	Dietlin	74	7
824	Dillo	74	5
825	Baldet	73	6
826	Simankan	73	8
827	Haouad	71	6
828	Zayatte	71	7
829	Plegne	71	6
830	Camaara	71	7
831	Kleit	70	5
832	Onipogui	70	8
833	Tounty	67	6
834	Abou soumah	67	11
835	Houssou	67	7
836	Houngbedji	67	10
837	Théa	67	4
838	Yassane	66	7
839	Blelamou	66	8
840	Boullere	66	8
841	Galaxie	66	7
842	Bathily	66	7
843	Ilandouno	66	9
844	Sadeck	66	6
845	Sangbaramou	66	11
846	Koulybaly	64	9
847	Sanckon	62	7
848	Soyandouno	62	10
849	Macos	62	5
850	Tamadou	61	7
851	Maïga	61	5
852	Ben soumah	60	10
853	Sagnoh	60	6
854	Fatty	59	5
855	Diaye	58	5
856	Guindo	58	6
857	Gbessia	58	7
858	La barka	58	8
859	Sakou	55	5
860	Koné	55	4
861	Proust	54	6
862	Dialla	52	6
863	Yayo	51	4
864	Dao	50	3
865	Bane	50	4
866	Seydi	50	5
867	N'dour	50	6
868	Koma	49	4
869	Solano	49	6
870	Faber	49	5
871	Gomez	49	5
872	Ibrahima	49	8
873	Johnson	49	7
874	Tea	49	3
875	Cheick	48	6
876	Dambele	47	7
877	Doukara	46	7
878	Kere	43	4
879	Diaboula	43	8
880	Djoum	43	5
881	Foly	43	4
882	Kabbah	43	6
883	Makadji	43	7
884	Kk	43	2
885	Kassogue	42	8
886	Fatoumata	42	9
887	N'goma	42	6
888	Cite	41	4
889	Gloria	41	6
890	O'connor	41	8
891	Georges	41	7
892	Cak	41	3
893	Konou	41	5
894	Gan	41	3
895	Komlan	41	6
896	X	41	1
897	Gnabaly	40	7
898	Kébé	39	4
899	Lopis	39	5
900	Moriba	37	6
901	Sarah	36	5
902	Marega	36	6
903	Curtis	36	6
904	Ouattara	36	8
905	Dione	36	5
906	Williams	36	8
907	Gold	36	4
908	Kon	36	3
909	Konan	36	5
910	Turay	36	5
911	Aziz	36	4
912	Singh	36	5
913	Yao	36	3
914	Ajavon	35	6
915	Goumane	35	7
916	Stephane	34	8
917	Morgane	34	7
918	De	34	2
919	Rada	34	4
920	Dianko	34	6
921	Gondo	34	5
922	Marico	34	6
923	Diamanka	34	8
924	Gozo	34	4
925	Vodounon	33	8
926	Guire	33	5
927	Faycal	33	6
928	Edorh	33	5
929	Pokou	33	5
930	Huang	33	5
931	Burn	33	4
932	Sagbo	33	5
933	Sidaty	33	6
934	Adamou	33	6
935	Onyema	33	6
936	Ogba	33	4
937	Sanet	33	5
938	Dick	33	4
939	Akotegnon	33	9
940	Zaine	33	5
941	Arthur	33	6
942	Khadra	33	6
943	O'conor	33	7
944	Kanoute	33	7
945	Kamou	33	5
946	Espoir	33	6
947	Blondiaux	33	9
948	Koulibali	28	9
949	Cond	27	4
950	Niabaly	25	7
951	Bassoum	25	7
952	Kouame	25	6
953	Ong	25	3
954	Lamou	25	5
955	Abdallah	25	8
956	Kargbo	25	6
957	Danso	25	5
958	Ouedraogo	25	9
959	Massa	25	5
960	Kasse	25	5
961	Compo	25	5
962	Lawson	25	6
963	Koffi	25	5
964	Sanogo	25	6
965	Samaké	24	6
966	Yatara	19	6
967	Lansana	19	7
968	Sekongo	18	7
969	Dama	18	4
970	Kadiatou	18	8
971	Baro	16	4
972	Kumar	16	5
973	Gakou	16	5
974	Konde	16	5
975	Kouassi	16	7
976	Barrie	16	6
977	Maiga	16	5
978	Diakit	16	6
979	Parker	16	6
980	Sory	16	4
981	Saba	16	4
982	Gomis	16	5
983	Benjamin	16	8
984	Lee	16	3
985	Oumar	16	5
986	Bangs	16	5
987	Vincent	16	7
988	Coker	16	5
989	Marena	16	6
990	Kalil	16	5
991	Stephen	16	7
992	Diouf	16	5
993	Sarr	16	4
994	Kallon	16	6
995	Dembele	16	7
996	Dian	16	4
997	Lewis	16	5
998	Alpha	16	5
999	Sadou	16	5
1000	David	16	5

The Most Common Surnames in Guinea

Guinea is a country located in West Africa and has a rich cultural heritage. With over 25 ethnic groups that speak more than 50 languages, Guinea is a melting pot of unique traditions, cultures and customs. So, it's no surprise that the country's most common surnames have an equally diverse origin. In this article, we are going to explore the names that have stood the test of time in Guinea.

The Meaning Behind the Names

The most common surnames in Guinea often have an origin based on geography, religion or the occupation of an ancestor. Some names might have a meaning tied to a particular ethnic group, while others might be more reflective of the influence from Arabic and French naming customs. Here's a brief look at the meaning behind some of the most popular surnames in Guinea:

• Conde - meaning descendant of a leader or chief.
• Bah - meaning elderly or wise.
• Kamara - meaning ruler over a village.
• Bangoura - meaning great drummer.
• Traore - meaning blacksmith.
• Diallo - meaning bold or courageous.

The Ubiquitous Surnames

The most common surnames in Guinea are worn by a large segment of the population, and it's not unusual to find people with the same surname socialising together. Conde is the most common surname in Guinea, followed closely by Bah, Diallo and Soumah. Also, it's not uncommon to find people with the same first name, but different surnames, which can be confusing for those learning about the country for the first time.

The Role of Surnames in Guinea Society

Like many African countries, surnames have a significant role in Guinea society. In some ethnic groups, the use of surnames is a recent development, while others have had surnames for centuries. However, regardless of whether they have a traditional or adopted surname, most Guineans use their surnames in formal and informal gatherings. It's also noteworthy that some Guineans use their surnames as a way to identify with their ethnic group or celebrate their cultural heritage.

The Evolving Nature of Names in Guinea Society

As Guinea modernises and becomes more integrated into the global community, the nature of names is also changing. Some Guineans are adopting first names from other cultures, while others are adopting surnames that reflect their profession or social status. Also, some Guineans are changing their names to assimilate into a new culture or religion, while others are embracing the traditional naming customs of their ancestors. Whatever the reason, the changing nature of names in Guinea is a reflection of the dynamism of the country as a whole.

The Final Word

Surnames are a vital part of the cultural fabric of Guinea. They are a reflection of the country's diversity and its rich history. Whether you are a visitor or a local, knowing about the most common surnames in Guinea can be a fascinating journey into the country's past and present. So, go ahead and explore!