About Koita
The surname Koita is of African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group in West Africa. It is commonly found among the Mandinka people in countries such as Gambia, Senegal, Guinea, and Mali. The name Koita is believed to be derived from the Mandinka word "ko" meaning "people" or "tribe," and "ita" meaning "great" or "big." Therefore, the surname Koita can be interpreted to mean "great tribe" or "big people," reflecting the pride and significance of the Mandinka ethnic group.
The surname Koita is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Koita based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Koita in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Koita using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.