MEHMET
Mehmet
Mehmet is a British surname of Turkish origin. The name derives from the Turkish given name Mehmet, which is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Muhammad, meaning "praiseworthy" or "highly praised".
The surname Mehmet is primarily found in families of Turkish or Cypriot descent living in the United Kingdom. Like many surnames of foreign origin, Mehmet reflects the multicultural heritage of Britain and the diverse influences that have shaped British society over the centuries.
Individuals with the surname Mehmet may have ancestors who migrated to the UK from Turkey, Cyprus, or other regions with Turkish-speaking populations. The surname Mehmet serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of cultures that have contributed to the multicultural identity of modern Britain.
There are approximately 3,565 people named Mehmet in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,579th most common surname in Britain. Around 55 in a million people in Britain are named Mehmet.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ahmet
- Ali
- Hasan
- Hassan
- Huseyin
- Ibrahim
- Jason
- Kemal
- Koray
- Mehmet
- Mustafa
- Mutlu
- Oliver
- Osman
Female
- Anette
- Ayse
- Emel
- Emine
- Fatma
- Hatice
- Havva
- Inge
- Leyla
- Linda
- Selda
- Sibel
- Susan
- Zehra