Surnames of African Origin

431 surnames found of African origin

Cusaac
The surname Cusaac is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Jacques," which is the French form of the name James. It is believed to have originated from the Latin name "Jacobus," ......
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Daba
The surname Daba is of Ethiopian origin and is derived from the Oromo language. It is believed to be a topographic or locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name either liv......
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Dabila
The surname Dabila is of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba ethnic group in Nigeria. It is derived from the Yoruba word "dabira" which means "a wise and intelligent person." The name is o......
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Dabo
The surname Dabo is of West African origin, specifically from the Fulani people. It is derived from the Fulfulde word "dabo" which means "bread" or "loaf." The name likely originated as an occupati......
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Dalomba
The surname Dalomba is of African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group in West Africa. It is believed to be derived from the Mandinka word "dalon" meaning "warrior" or "fighter." The......
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Daoudi
The surname Daoudi is of Arabic origin and is derived from the given name Daoud, which means "David" in Arabic. It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from or association with someone named......
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Daramy
The surname Daramy is of West African origin, specifically from Sierra Leone. It is derived from the Temne language and is commonly found among the Temne people. The meaning of the surname Daramy i......
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Dardar
The surname Dardar is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among people of North African descent. It is derived from the Arabic word "dardar," which means "pearl." The name likely originated as a......
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Darrisaw
The surname Darrisaw is of African American origin and is believed to be derived from the combination of the African name "Darri" and the English word "saw." It is a relatively rare surname and its......
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Dassie
The surname Dassie is of South African origin and is derived from the Afrikaans word "dassie," which means "rock hyrax" in English. The rock hyrax is a small mammal found in rocky areas of Africa a......
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