1. Zyzzyx Zyzzyx is a rare surname that is difficult to pronounce and spell. According to genealogy research, this surname originated from a small town called Zzyzx in California. The name of the town was created by a con artist who claimed to have discovered a cure for cancer and established a mineral springs resort there. He named the town Zzyzx because it was the last word in the English language that could not be easily forgotten or misspelled. 2. Tsyplakov Tsyplakov is a surname of Russian origin that is difficult to pronounce and spell for non-native speakers. It is composed of two parts: "tsyply" which means chick or chicken, and "kov" which means son of. Therefore, the literal meaning of the surname is "son of a chicken". The name is quite common in Russia, but it is rare outside this country. 3. Ogunyemi Ogunyemi is a surname of Yoruba origin from Nigeria. It is a difficult name for non-native speakers to pronounce and spell correctly. Ogunyemi means "the one who makes medicine to walk" in Yoruba language. It is believed that the name was given to healers or medicine men who had the power to cure people's illnesses by making medicinal herbs "walk" towards them. The name has become quite popular in Nigeria, and it is used by people from different parts of the country.