YILMAZ
Yilmaz
Yilmaz is a Turkish surname with its roots in the Ottoman Empire. It stems from the Turkish word "yılmaz," meaning brave or fearless. While originally a Turkish surname, it has also been adopted by individuals of Kurdish and Armenian descent.
The Yilmaz surname has made its way into Britain through migration and has become a distinctive part of the country's multicultural landscape. Individuals bearing the surname Yilmaz have made significant contributions to various fields in British society, from art and literature to business and sports.
As with many surnames of Turkish origin, Yilmaz highlights the rich diversity and cultural exchange that characterises contemporary British society. The surname serves as a testament to the longstanding historical and cultural connections between Turkey and Britain, reflecting the shared heritage and influences that have shaped both nations over the centuries.
There are approximately 1,394 people named Yilmaz in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,691st most common surname in Britain. Around 21 in a million people in Britain are named Yilmaz.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ahmet
- Ali
- Fuat
- Hasan
- Huseyin
- Ismail
- Mehmet
- Metin
- Muhammed
- Murat
- Mustafa
- Ozgur
- Tayfun
- Ty
Female
- Aynur
- Ayse
- Elif
- Esra
- Fatma
- Feray
- Hatice
- Laura
- Sarah
- Sibel
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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