Surnames of African Origin

431 surnames found of African origin

Elshabazz
The surname Elshabazz is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "shabāz," meaning "falcon." It is a common surname among Muslims, particularly those with African or African-American h......
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Enama
The surname Enama is of African origin, specifically from the Bantu-speaking regions of Central Africa. It is derived from the Bantu word "enama," which means "elephant." The surname Enama is belie......
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Enow
The surname Enow is of African origin, specifically from the Bamileke people of Cameroon. It is derived from the word "enow" which means "elephant" in the Bamileke language. The surname Enow is oft......
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Faal
The surname Faal is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is derived from the Mandinka word "faal" which means "prophet" or "seer." The surname Faal is often assoc......
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Fadiga
The surname Fadiga is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is commonly found in countries such as Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, and Mali. The name Fadiga is derived fr......
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Fako
The surname Fako is of African origin, specifically from the Bantu language. It is commonly found in Cameroon and Nigeria. The meaning of the surname Fako is "one who is born during the harvest sea......
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Fantroy
The surname Fantroy is of African American origin and is believed to be derived from a combination of two elements. "Fan" is thought to be a variant of the West African name "Fanta," which means "b......
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Fashaw
The surname Fashaw is of African origin and is believed to be derived from the Yoruba language. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is based on the name of the father or a male ancestor. The exa......
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Flomo
The surname Flomo is of African origin, specifically from the Bassa tribe in Liberia. It is derived from the Bassa word "flomu," which means "to be born on a rainy day." The name is often given to ......
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Fofana
The surname Fofana is of West African origin, particularly common among the Mandinka people of Guinea, Mali, and Senegal. It is derived from the Mandinka word "fofa," meaning "to be strong" or "to ......
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