Surnames of African Origin

431 surnames found of African origin

Inniss
The surname Inniss is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Ingram," which itself is derived from the Old Norse name "Ingvarr." The name "Ingram" means "Ing's raven," with ......
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Isa
The surname Isa has multiple origins and meanings. In Arabic, Isa is a given name that means "Jesus" and is derived from the Hebrew name Yeshua. It is a common name among Muslims and Christians in ......
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Issah
The surname Issah is of Arabic origin and is commonly found in Ghana and other West African countries. It is derived from the Arabic name "Isa," which means "Jesus" in English. The surname Issah is......
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Jabbi
The surname Jabbi is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is derived from the Mandinka word "jabe" or "jabbie," which means "chief" or "ruler." Therefore, the sur......
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Jabbie
The surname Jabbie is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is derived from the Mandinka word "jabe" or "jabele," which means "chief" or "ruler." Therefore, the su......
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Jaboro
The surname Jaboro is of African origin and is commonly found in Nigeria. It is derived from the Yoruba language, where "ja" means "to fight" and "boro" means "to conquer." Therefore, the meaning o......
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Jallah
The surname Jallah is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is commonly found in countries such as Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea. The name Jallah is believed t......
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Jallo
The surname Jallo is of West African origin, specifically from the Fulani ethnic group. It is derived from the Fulfulde word "jallo" which means "red" or "red-skinned." The name is often associated......
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Jalloh
The surname Jalloh is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is commonly found in Sierra Leone, Gambia, and Guinea. The name Jalloh is derived from the Mandinka wor......
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Jallow
The surname Jallow is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is commonly found in Gambia, Senegal, and Guinea-Bissau. The name Jallow is derived from the Mandinka w......
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