Discover the Most Common Vanuatuan Surnames

Ranking	Last Name	Incidence	Letters
1	Tari	4027	4
2	Garae	3305	5
3	John	2645	4
4	Bule	2527	4
5	Aru	2369	3
6	David	2251	5
7	Jimmy	2251	5
8	Tabi	2211	4
9	Bani	2053	4
10	George	1974	6
11	Kalo	1974	4
12	Obed	1816	4
13	Jack	1777	4
14	Toa	1698	3
15	Boe	1698	3
16	Kalsakau	1652	8
17	Robert	1540	6
18	Sam	1500	3
19	Joseph	1500	6
20	Smith	1500	5
21	Vira	1421	4
22	James	1421	5
23	Pakoa	1416	5
24	Daniel	1382	6
25	Tom	1382	3
26	Johnson	1382	7
27	Dick	1342	4
28	Peter	1264	5
29	Willle	1259	6
30	Simon	1224	5
31	Wilson	1224	6
32	Thomas	1224	6
33	Tamata	1180	6
34	Samuel	1145	6
35	Paul	1145	4
36	Ben	1066	3
37	Willie	1066	6
38	Bong	1027	4
39	Harry	1027	5
40	Joe	987	3
41	Abel	948	4
42	Malas	908	5
43	Massing	869	7
44	Samson	869	6
45	Mabon	869	5
46	Kalmet	865	6
47	Leo	829	3
48	Joel	829	4
49	Matan	790	5
50	Brown	790	5
51	Willy	790	5
52	Toara	787	5
53	Thompson	750	8
54	Fred	750	4
55	Andrew	750	6
56	Moses	750	5
57	Shem	711	4
58	Rory	711	4
59	Morris	711	6
60	Moll	711	4
61	Mala	711	4
62	Noel	711	4
63	Tahi	708	4
64	Dinh	671	4
65	Tasso	671	5
66	Jackson	671	7
67	Andre	671	5
68	Roy	671	3
69	Liu	632	3
70	Banga	632	5
71	Moli	632	4
72	Leong	632	5
73	Amos	632	4
74	Frank	632	5
75	Henry	632	5
76	Reuben	592	6
77	Wang	592	4
78	Ishmael	592	7
79	Nako	592	4
80	Charley	592	7
81	Hinge	590	5
82	Mahit	553	5
83	Bob	553	3
84	Kenneth	553	7
85	Martin	553	6
86	Mera	553	4
87	Ala	553	3
88	Simeon	553	6
89	Michel	553	6
90	Jacob	553	5
91	Lee	553	3
92	Green	553	5
93	Albert	513	6
94	Lal	513	3
95	Stevens	513	7
96	Alick	513	5
97	Solomon	513	7
98	Calo	513	4
99	Donald	513	6
100	Sale	513	4
101	Karie	513	5
102	Terry	474	5
103	Harrison	474	8
104	Mele	474	4
105	Ruben	474	5
106	Joshua	474	6
107	Sandy	474	5
108	Sese	474	4
109	Lui	474	3
110	Saul	474	4
111	Wells	434	5
112	Zhang	434	5
113	Timothy	434	7
114	Nasse	434	5
115	Wu	434	2
116	Bourdet	434	7
117	Williams	434	8
118	Maki	434	4
119	Steven	434	6
120	Tambe	434	5
121	Edwin	434	5
122	Li	434	2
123	Chen	434	4
124	Jones	434	5
125	Johnston	434	8
126	Patterson	434	9
127	Roberts	434	7
128	Bebe	434	4
129	Charlie	434	7
130	Alfred	395	6
131	Luke	395	4
132	Basil	395	5
133	Khan	395	4
134	Tor	395	3
135	Adams	395	5
136	Tony	395	4
137	Mael	395	4
138	Boar	395	4
139	Miller	395	6
140	Lulu	395	4
141	Sablan	395	6
142	Campbell	395	8
143	Crawford	395	8
144	Mawa	393	4
145	Nelson	355	6
146	Natu	355	4
147	Wong	355	4
148	Luan	355	4
149	Rose	355	4
150	Jacobe	355	6
151	William	355	7
152	Wyllie	355	6
153	Nicholls	355	8
154	Barnes	355	6
155	Ova	355	3
156	Ryan	355	4
157	Shing	355	5
158	Taylor	355	6
159	Cross	355	5
160	Hopkins	355	7
161	Hosea	355	5
162	Lini	355	4
163	Kapalu	354	6
164	Wilfred	316	7
165	Patrick	316	7
166	Bourgeois	316	9
167	Roger	316	5
168	Mark	316	4
169	Carlot	316	6
170	Carlo	316	5
171	Richard	316	7
172	Harris	316	6
173	Gibson	316	6
174	Raymond	316	7
175	Tau	316	3
176	Sawan	316	5
177	Graham	316	6
178	Bue	316	3
179	Robinson	316	8
180	Taga	316	4
181	Lo	316	2
182	King	316	4
183	Louis	316	5
184	Nari	316	4
185	Vari	316	4
186	Siro	316	4
187	Silas	316	5
188	Phillp	315	6
189	Toka	315	4
190	Pierre	276	6
191	Ismael	276	6
192	Craig	276	5
193	Palmer	276	6
194	Philemon	276	8
195	Douglas	276	7
196	Stephens	276	8
197	Ken	276	3
198	Titus	276	5
199	Kiel	276	4
200	Wright	276	6
201	Ephraim	276	7
202	White	276	5
203	Watson	276	6
204	Norman	276	6
205	Philip	276	6
206	Ward	276	4
207	Batty	276	5
208	Jean	276	4
209	Ian	276	3
210	Cheung	276	6
211	Ligo	276	4
212	Pechan	276	6
213	Michael	276	7
214	Sailas	276	6
215	Cyrus	276	5
216	Moise	276	5
217	Hawkes	276	6
218	Yu	276	2
219	Jonas	276	5
220	Josiah	276	6
221	Lango	276	5
222	Meto	275	4
223	Lauru	275	5
224	Leodoro	275	7
225	Clement	237	7
226	Evans	237	5
227	Hong	237	4
228	Bailey	237	6
229	Cain	237	4
230	Walter	237	6
231	Lebeau	237	6
232	Grant	237	5
233	Tamara	237	6
234	Ng	237	2
235	Davies	237	6
236	Lapi	237	4
237	Maurice	237	7
238	Wilbur	237	6
239	Morgan	237	6
240	Stephen	237	7
241	Reman	237	5
242	Hamilton	237	8
243	Lewis	237	5
244	Stanley	237	7
245	Tama	237	4
246	Covo	237	4
247	Andrews	237	7
248	Rolland	237	7
249	Allen	237	5
250	Hack	237	4
251	Rambay	237	6
252	Tura	237	4
253	Edward	237	6
254	Bae	237	3
255	Butu	237	4
256	Gordon	237	6
257	Winslett	237	8
258	Lawson	237	6
259	Butler	237	6
260	Vire	237	4
261	Lau	237	3
262	Singo	237	5
263	Tanga	237	5
264	Bill	237	4
265	Ling	237	4
266	Mermer	237	6
267	Young	237	5
268	Hernandez	237	9
269	Boudier	237	7
270	Karae	236	5
271	Frouin	236	6
272	Tugu	236	4
273	Karu	197	4
274	Noal	197	4
275	Jeffery	197	7
276	Leung	197	5
277	Christian	197	9
278	Vavak	197	5
279	Tong	197	4
280	Eric	197	4
281	Lop	197	3
282	Wagner	197	6
283	Job	197	3
284	Brunet	197	6
285	Gee	197	3
286	Remy	197	4
287	Huang	197	5
288	Gideon	197	6
289	Robson	197	6
290	Kanas	197	5
291	Tara	197	4
292	Isaiah	197	6
293	Feng	197	4
294	Sharp	197	5
295	Arthur	197	6
296	Dickson	197	7
297	Leeman	197	6
298	Wai	197	3
299	Agius	197	5
300	Strid	197	5
301	Kim	197	3
302	Morrison	197	8
303	Nakou	197	5
304	Otto	197	4
305	Stafford	197	8
306	Billy	197	5
307	Kai	197	3
308	Park	197	4
309	Sisi	197	4
310	Sands	197	5
311	Jacques	197	7
312	Drew	197	4
313	Mortimer	197	8
314	Dalzell	197	7
315	Pita	197	4
316	Cannavo	197	7
317	Johnny	197	6
318	Jenkins	197	7
319	Traverso	197	8
320	Lambert	197	7
321	Tovo	197	4
322	Harvey	197	6
323	Adam	197	4
324	Kennedy	197	7
325	Loll	197	4
326	Jerry	197	5
327	Deamer	197	6
328	Gilchrist	197	9
329	Malverus	197	8
330	Mathew	197	6
331	Ayong	197	5
332	Marcel	197	6
333	Sine	197	4
334	Joli	197	4
335	Ham	197	3
336	Mathias	197	7
337	Berkeley	197	8
338	Haughey	197	7
339	Chapman	197	7
340	Barrett	197	7
341	Simbolo	197	7
342	Kilman	197	6
343	Nguyen	197	6
344	Worek	197	5
345	Hiwa	197	4
346	Kumar	197	5
347	Wari	197	4
348	André	197	5
349	Prakash	197	7
350	Bell	197	4
351	Rau	197	3
352	Mahe	197	4
353	Croucher	197	8
354	Berry	197	5
355	Kaio	197	4
356	Sau	197	3
357	Lam	197	3
358	Law	158	3
359	Dovo	158	4
360	Loughman	158	8
361	Yona	158	4
362	Niko	158	4
363	Donna	158	5
364	Johnstone	158	9
365	Page	158	4
366	Rasa	158	4
367	Herman	158	6
368	Joyce	158	5
369	Govan	158	5
370	Jensen	158	6
371	Stewart	158	7
372	Vallette	158	8
373	Lele	158	4
374	Hu	158	2
375	Edwards	158	7
376	Burke	158	5
377	Van	158	3
378	Bowker	158	6
379	Narayan	158	7
380	Bato	158	4
381	Pineda	158	6
382	Selwyn	158	6
383	Min	158	3
384	Clarke	158	6
385	Boland	158	6
386	Cort	158	4
387	Colmar	158	6
388	Martinez	158	8
389	Taman	158	5
390	Hill	158	4
391	Mulligan	158	8
392	Todman	158	6
393	Thornburgh	158	10
394	Nutley	158	6
395	Allan	158	5
396	Davis	158	5
397	Lani	158	4
398	Tosso	158	5
399	Reid	158	4
400	Nathan	158	6
401	Armstrong	158	9
402	Robin	158	5
403	Lindsay	158	7
404	Moore	158	5
405	Oswald	158	6
406	Wheatley	158	8
407	Bonga	158	5
408	Bage	158	4
409	Hutchins	158	8
410	Melling	158	7
411	Sanders	158	7
412	Esau	158	4
413	Neel	158	4
414	Tru	158	3
415	Hobbs	158	5
416	Kong	158	4
417	Schwartze	158	9
418	Saville	158	7
419	Hudson	158	6
420	Erick	158	5
421	Hoke	158	4
422	Blake	158	5
423	Shore	158	5
424	Fletcher	158	8
425	Babey	158	5
426	Serrano	158	7
427	Niere	158	5
428	Gavotto	158	7
429	Vasiliev	158	8
430	Hilton	158	6
431	Ovens	158	5
432	Fitzpatrick	158	11
433	Junior	158	6
434	Kaun	158	4
435	Wallis	158	6
436	Wehbe	158	5
437	Helen	158	5
438	Eng	158	3
439	Rex	158	3
440	Godden	158	6
441	Tangis	158	6
442	Jetter	158	6
443	Donovan	158	7
444	Ouchida	158	7
445	Mcleod	158	6
446	Pianka	158	6
447	Ping	158	4
448	Ture	158	4
449	Viart	158	5
450	Jolley	158	6
451	Alex	158	4
452	Awa	158	3
453	Marie	158	5
454	Norton	158	6
455	Andy	158	4
456	Mcdonald	158	8
457	Jeremiah	158	8
458	Singh	158	5
459	Jacquier	158	8
460	Turner	158	6
461	Antas	158	5
462	Marango	158	7
463	Macdonald	158	9
464	Millman	158	7
465	Henin	158	5
466	Sanson	158	6
467	Prior	158	5
468	Lister	158	6
469	Salmon	158	6
470	Toto	158	4
471	Webb	158	4
472	Licht	158	5
473	Bramley	158	7
474	Mansen	158	6
475	Yosef	158	5
476	Tula	158	4
477	Isaac	158	5
478	Edmond	158	6
479	Lava	158	4
480	Keith	158	5
481	Wyne	158	4
482	Steel	158	5
483	Waka	157	4
484	Habla	157	5
485	Hannent	157	7
486	Kere	157	4
487	O'brien	157	7
488	Freddy	157	6
489	Theuil	157	6
490	Dule	157	4
491	Liliu	157	5
492	Nial	157	4
493	Tabe	157	4
494	Matai	157	5
495	Cakau	157	5
496	Lumu	157	4
497	Discombe	157	8
498	Charly	157	6
499	Taura	9	5
500	Adigun	9	6
501	Schneider	9	9
502	Macquoid	9	8
503	Lin	9	3
504	Tuku	9	4
505	Lolo	9	4
506	Sandra	9	6
507	Mape	9	4
508	Phillipps	9	9
509	Ata	9	3
510	Ati	9	3
511	Delaney	9	7
512	Russell	9	7
513	Cassart	9	7
514	Wilkins	9	7
515	Kalmer	9	6
516	Nin	9	3
517	Henon	9	5
518	Annie	9	5
519	Pereira	9	7
520	Northam	9	7
521	Jeffry	9	6
522	Bonifay	9	7
523	Jeffrey	9	7
524	Anthony	9	7
525	Greaney	9	7
526	Chamberlain	9	11
527	Garcia	9	6
528	Lonsdale	9	8
529	Larkin	9	6
530	Elvidge	9	7
531	Irving	9	6
532	Lemonnier	9	9
533	Biber	9	5
534	Guila	9	5
535	Kettner	9	7
536	Collins	9	7
537	Newton	9	6
538	Bird	9	4
539	Johns	9	5
540	Takahashi	9	9
541	Bull	9	4
542	Gatto	9	5
543	Stice	9	5
544	Georges	9	7
545	Thomson	9	7
546	Bice	9	4
547	Hughes	9	6
548	Oberstar	9	8
549	Rotteveel	9	9
550	Laban	9	5
551	Tore	9	4
552	Ramirez	9	7
553	Hava	9	4
554	Murphy	9	6
555	Kellen	9	6
556	Kipe	9	4
557	Jonathan	9	8
558	Kalanga	9	7
559	Phelan	9	6
560	Goad	9	4
561	Ezra	9	4
562	Mills	9	5
563	Bernier	9	7
564	Malcolm	9	7
565	Malik	9	5
566	Molloy	9	6
567	Spooner	9	7
568	Elliot	9	6
569	Paolo	9	5
570	Shim	9	4
571	Chase	9	5
572	Claude	9	6
573	Jenery	9	6
574	Jenkin	9	6
575	Cox	9	3
576	Tavo	9	4
577	Lew	9	3
578	Naylor	9	6
579	Mccolgan	9	8
580	Guicherd	9	8
581	Max	9	3
582	Cho	9	3
583	Chabot	9	6
584	Tally	9	5
585	Pham	9	4
586	Visser	9	6
587	Talo	9	4
588	Griffiths	9	9
589	Lovo	9	4
590	Doan	9	4
591	Ernst	9	5
592	Niel	9	4
593	Datt	9	4
594	Bois	9	4
595	Sali	9	4
596	Nato	9	4
597	Isabelle	9	8
598	Thode	9	5
599	Kalman	9	6
600	Zheng	9	5
601	Dominique	9	9
602	Levasseur	9	9
603	St-hilaire	9	10
604	Simo	9	4
605	Mesak	9	5
606	Benjamin	9	8
607	Wesley	9	6
608	Luo	9	3
609	He	9	2
610	Levi	9	4
611	Lim	9	3
612	Janet	9	5
613	Herd	9	4
614	Barnier	9	7
615	Berg	9	4
616	Hogarth	9	7
617	Saunders	9	8
618	Ledoux	9	6
619	Rodriguez	9	9
620	Espinasse	9	9
621	Wan	9	3
622	Beru	9	4
623	Bucknall	9	8
624	Mccormack	9	9
625	Ellison	9	7
626	Honore	9	6
627	Brian	9	5
628	Furet	9	5
629	Ulas	9	4
630	Belden	9	6
631	Maxwell	9	7
632	Marks	9	5
633	Kilpatrick	9	10
634	Macgill	9	7
635	Scott	9	5
636	Jessop	9	6
637	Deroin	9	6
638	Sewen	9	5
639	Sarai	9	5
640	Tavi	9	4
641	Anti	9	4
642	Bollen	9	6
643	Lessa	9	5
644	Hurley	9	6
645	Haines	9	6
646	Alo	9	3
647	Phan	9	4
648	Song	9	4
649	Ure	9	3
650	Fontaine	9	8
651	Seth	9	4
652	Wass	9	4
653	Henderson	9	9
654	Loli	9	4
655	Hannam	9	6
656	Lowen	9	5
657	Abraham	9	7
658	Newham	9	6
659	Chan	9	4
660	Marsh	9	5
661	Nicolas	9	7
662	Ron	9	3
663	Bedford	9	7
664	Riri	9	4
665	Sinclair	9	8
666	Kota	9	4
667	Kiki	9	4
668	Kissel	9	6
669	Robb	9	4
670	Grimley	9	7
671	Rivier	9	6
672	Swan	9	4
673	Taut	9	4
674	Taso	9	4
675	Susan	9	5
676	Guillain	9	8
677	Soro	9	4
678	Flower	9	6
679	Pedro	9	5
680	Leon	9	4
681	Foots	9	5
682	Rueben	9	6
683	Rogers	9	6
684	Mamet	9	5
685	Norry	9	5
686	Xuan	9	4
687	Ray	9	3
688	Hendry	9	6
689	Maraschio	9	9
690	Kali	9	4
691	Mete	9	4
692	Mura	9	4
693	Nejman	9	6
694	Ravo	9	4
695	Patan	9	5
696	Ato	9	3
697	Robertson	9	9
698	Nathaniel	9	9
699	Wallace	9	7
700	Gonzalez	9	8
701	Newell	9	6
702	Yannick	9	7
703	Bes	9	3
704	Felix	9	5
705	Lawrence	9	8
706	Lata	9	4
707	Skane	9	5
708	Ross	9	4
709	Neilson	9	7
710	Murray	9	6
711	Francis	9	7
712	Jasper	9	6
713	Leoni	9	5
714	Pan	9	3
715	Glen	9	4
716	De montgolfier	9	14
717	Sike	9	4
718	Fowler	9	6
719	Striker	9	7
720	Michielsen	9	10
721	Antoine	9	7
722	Purdy	9	5
723	Pisano	9	6
724	Silva	9	5
725	Seru	9	4
726	Kluck	9	5
727	Tui	9	3
728	Mainguy	9	7
729	Valla	9	5
730	Contant	9	7
731	Pang	9	4
732	Welin	9	5
733	Akers	9	5
734	Lopez	9	5
735	Wood	9	4
736	Warry	9	5
737	Perko	9	5
738	Rongo	9	5
739	Eddie	9	5
740	Neill	9	5
741	Mcewen	9	6
742	Audureau	9	8
743	Dingley	9	7
744	Bade	9	4
745	Hurl	9	4
746	Matas	9	5
747	Siri	9	4
748	Cameron	9	7
749	Bernard	9	7
750	Mackin	9	6
751	Collin	9	6
752	Isherwood	9	9
753	Grimaud	9	7
754	Tema	9	4
755	Smelik	9	6
756	Liang	9	5
757	O'sullivan	9	10
758	Aka	9	3
759	Ser	9	3
760	Byrne	9	5
761	Dillon	9	6
762	Habel	9	5
763	Langa	9	5
764	Rodger	9	6
765	Yolou	9	5
766	Gerard	9	6
767	Valele	9	6
768	Whitley	4	7
769	Greg	4	4
770	Luders	4	6
771	Manu	4	4
772	Honer	4	5
773	Skelcher	4	8
774	Neil	4	4
775	Hartland	4	8
776	Reeves	4	6
777	Gardiner	4	8
778	Burton	4	6
779	Shang	4	5
780	Landon	4	6
781	Tamas	4	5
782	Hake	4	4
783	Early	4	5
784	Athy	4	4
785	Erceg	4	5
786	Hee	4	3
787	Hamish	4	6
788	Rob	4	3
789	Malon	4	5
790	Thornburg	4	9
791	Yang	4	4
792	Kerr	4	4
793	Moffet	4	6
794	Claridge	4	8
795	Mento	4	5
796	Ker	4	3
797	Vile	4	4
798	Perez	4	5
799	Collard	4	7
800	Parkes	4	6
801	Leske	4	5
802	Tade	4	4
803	Loulou	4	6
804	Lesly	4	5
805	Mcmahon	4	7
806	Grace	4	5
807	Augustin	4	8
808	Sparks	4	6
809	Langon	4	6
810	Brandt	4	6
811	Valette	4	7
812	Aki	4	3
813	Nganga	4	6
814	Chalet	4	6
815	Lenglet	4	7
816	Hepburn	4	7
817	Canning	4	7
818	Ronnie	4	6
819	Poole	4	5
820	Gallo	4	5
821	Nase	4	4
822	Ho	4	2
823	Geoffrey	4	8
824	Nixon	4	5
825	Si	4	2
826	Sharma	4	6
827	Slater	4	6
828	Bale	4	4
829	Paris	4	5
830	Caillaud	4	8
831	Marceau	4	7
832	Weller	4	6
833	Tane	4	4
834	Vale	4	4
835	Toro	4	4
836	Ayres	4	5
837	Reggie	4	6
838	Basle	4	5
839	Thurley	4	7
840	Merani	4	6
841	Schmidt	4	7
842	Mosses	4	6
843	Bruno	4	5
844	Maree	4	5
845	Nelly	4	5
846	Chabod	4	6
847	Yao	4	3
848	Maxime	4	6
849	Poisson	4	7
850	Faivre	4	6
851	Viso	4	4
852	Salai	4	5
853	Kersley	4	7
854	Alili	4	5
855	Grillo	4	6
856	Dalo	4	4
857	Hopkin	4	6
858	Pole	4	4
859	Moodley	4	7
860	Shepherd	4	8
861	Flores	4	6
862	Salvador	4	8
863	Kelly	4	5
864	Lewa	4	4
865	Mase	4	4
866	Tomita	4	6
867	Long	4	4
868	Kasen	4	5
869	Royle	4	5
870	Anne	4	4
871	Berlioz	4	7
872	Death	4	5
873	Alexander	4	9
874	Akau	4	4
875	Holi	4	4
876	Francise	4	8
877	Gina	4	4
878	Tare	4	4
879	Casey	4	5
880	Piggott	4	7
881	Hayden	4	6
882	Issac	4	5
883	Dechaineux	4	10
884	Rita	4	4
885	Herrera	4	7
886	Oli	4	3
887	Newitt	4	6
888	Esley	4	5
889	Fernandez	4	9
890	Kawol	4	5
891	Soso	4	4
892	Carroll	4	7
893	Howlett	4	7
894	Wano	4	4
895	Lally	4	5
896	Jacobs	4	6
897	Tokataake	4	9
898	Sun	4	3
899	Ronald	4	6
900	Tall	4	4
901	Maranda	4	7
902	Prasad	4	6
903	Furness	4	7
904	Rennie	4	6
905	Riquet	4	6
906	Mara	4	4
907	Merrick	4	7
908	Kabanga	4	7
909	Kiri	4	4
910	Tuala	4	5
911	Noka	4	4
912	Burns	4	5
913	Hango	4	5
914	Reiher	4	6
915	Toko	4	4
916	Sana	4	4
917	Beere	4	5
918	Rivero	4	6
919	Klingler	4	8
920	Kalmar	4	6
921	Connell	4	7
922	Vara	4	4
923	Johna	4	5
924	Zacharie	4	8
925	Gutierrez	4	9
926	Sur	4	3
927	Marina	4	6
928	Uri	4	3
929	Leloup	4	6
930	Hehe	4	4
931	Demas	4	5
932	Vittorio	4	8
933	Taho	4	4
934	Rhodes	4	6
935	Mata	4	4
936	Deen	4	4
937	Mali	4	4
938	Cook	4	4
939	Friess	4	6
940	Nauta	4	5
941	Potter	4	6
942	Talai	4	5
943	Archie	4	6
944	Mackie	4	6
945	Szabados	4	8
946	Jore	4	4
947	Mathison	4	8
948	Borthwick	4	9
949	Qiu	4	3
950	Grady	4	5
951	Chatelain	4	9
952	Loman	4	5
953	Kalwat	4	6
954	Mauco	4	5
955	Christopher	4	11
956	Maine	4	5
957	West	4	4
958	Schick	4	6
959	Okafor	4	6
960	Steward	4	7
961	Knox	4	4
962	Montagu	4	7
963	Laurent	4	7
964	Monteiro	4	8
965	Franck	4	6
966	Mahieu	4	6
967	Hubert	4	6
968	Joes	4	4
969	Bramble	4	7
970	Kontos	4	6
971	Wade	4	4
972	Mero	4	4
973	Sethy	4	5
974	Delaveau	4	8
975	Mana	4	4
976	Sherar	4	6
977	Elton	4	5
978	Matou	4	5
979	Laille	4	6
980	Kalson	4	6
981	Schueler	4	8
982	Hopman	4	6
983	Troy	4	4
984	Soni	4	4
985	Begley	4	6
986	Tendler	4	7
987	Lloyd	4	5
988	Musicka	4	7
989	O'connor	4	8
990	Cole	4	4
991	Bow	4	3
992	Kapus	4	5
993	Crapper	4	7
994	Sato	4	4
995	Spear	4	5
996	Vasconcellos	4	12
997	Capobianco	4	10
998	Kobler	4	6
999	Gibert	4	6
1000	Bradley	4	7

Exploring the Most Common Surnames of Vanuatu

Vanuatu is a beautiful island nation located in the Pacific Ocean. It is known for its breathtaking natural beauty and diverse culture. The people of Vanuatu are referred to as Ni-Vanuatu, and they take great pride in their unique traditions and heritage. One aspect of their culture is their surnames, which are influenced by their history, religion, and language.

History of Vanuatu Surnames

The history of surnames in Vanuatu can be traced back to the arrival of the European settlers in the 1800s. They introduced the concept of surnames to the Ni-Vanuatu, who previously only used given names. Some Ni-Vanuatu chose to adopt European surnames, while others created their own based on their traditional beliefs and culture. Today, the most common surnames in Vanuatu reflect the nation's diverse history and cultural influences.

Most Common Surnames in Vanuatu

The most common surnames in Vanuatu include ones derived from English, French, and other European languages. Some examples include:

• Richard
• David
• John
• Philip
• Henry

These surnames reflect the colonial history of Vanuatu and the impact of European settlers on the Ni-Vanuatu culture.

However, there are also many surnames in Vanuatu that are influenced by the local language and traditional beliefs. For example:

• Lolo
• Tari
• Moli
• Lapita
• Kalsakau

These surnames reflect the cultural diversity and traditional beliefs of the Ni-Vanuatu people.

Meanings of Vanuatu Surnames

Many surnames in Vanuatu have interesting meanings and origins. For example, the surname Lolo means turtle in Bislama, one of the official languages of Vanuatu. This surname is common among the people of Efate Island, who have a strong connection to the sea and its creatures. Similarly, the surname Lapita refers to the Lapita people, an ancient culture that inhabited Vanuatu and other Pacific islands thousands of years ago. This surname is common among the people of Ambrym Island, who have a strong connection to their traditional customs and history.

Conclusion

Surnames in Vanuatu are an important part of the nation's culture and history. They reflect the diverse influences that have shaped the Ni-Vanuatu people and their traditions. Whether derived from European languages or local customs, these surnames are a reminder of the unique identity and heritage of the people of Vanuatu.