Surnames of African Origin

431 surnames found of African origin

Diouf
The surname Diouf is of Senegalese origin and is commonly found among the Wolof people. It is derived from the Wolof word "juuf" which means "black" or "dark-skinned." Therefore, the surname Diouf ......
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Dorbor
The surname Dorbor is of West African origin, specifically from the Kru ethnic group in Liberia. It is believed to be a patronymic name derived from the given name Dorbor, which means "born on a Tu......
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Dossou
The surname Dossou is of West African origin, specifically from the Fon people of Benin. It is derived from the word "dosu" which means "born on Sunday" in the Fon language. The name is often given......
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Doucoure
The surname Doucoure is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is derived from the Mandinka word "dugu," meaning "chief" or "leader." Therefore, the surname Doucour......
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Doukoure
The surname Doukoure is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is derived from the Mandinka word "dou" meaning "son" and "koure" meaning "of the village." Therefore......
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Doumbia
The surname Doumbia is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is commonly found in countries such as Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast. The name Doumbia is derived from......
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Doumbouya
The surname Doumbouya is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is commonly found in countries such as Guinea, Senegal, and Gambia. The name Doumbouya is derived fr......
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Drame
The surname Drame is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is derived from the Mandinka word "darama," meaning "to be patient" or "to endure." The name is often as......
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Drissi
The surname Drissi is of Moroccan origin and is derived from the Arabic name "Idriss," which means "interpreter" or "one who explains." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is derived fro......
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Duku
The surname Duku is of African origin, specifically from the Akan ethnic group in Ghana. It is derived from the Akan word "duku," which means "cloth" or "headgear." The name is often associated wit......
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