Surnames of African Origin

431 surnames found of African origin

Akee
The surname Akee is of African origin and is primarily found in Ghana. It is derived from the Akan language, specifically the Akan word "akee," which means "firstborn" or "elder." The name is often......
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Akol
The surname Akol is of African origin, specifically from the Luo ethnic group in East Africa. It is derived from the Luo word "akola" which means "to collect" or "to gather." The name Akol is often......
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Alafa
The surname Alafa is of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba ethnic group in Nigeria. It is derived from the Yoruba word "Alaafin," which means "king" or "ruler." The surname Alafa is often......
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Alaoui
The surname Alaoui is of Arabic origin and is commonly found in Morocco and other North African countries. It is derived from the Arabic word "Alawi," which means "descendant of Ali." Ali was the c......
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Alibhai
The surname Alibhai is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among people of Indian and East African descent. It is derived from the Arabic name "Ali" which means "exalted" or "noble." The suffix ......
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Alidina
The surname Alidina is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among individuals of Indian and East African descent. It is derived from the Arabic name "Ali," which means "exalted" or "noble." The s......
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Aliyu
The surname Aliyu is of Hausa origin and is commonly found in Nigeria and other West African countries. It is derived from the given name Ali, which means "exalted" or "noble" in Arabic. The surnam......
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Aloyo
The surname Aloyo is of African origin, specifically from the Luo ethnic group in East Africa. It is derived from the Luo word "aloyo," which means "to be born during the harvest season." The name ......
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Amadou
The surname Amadou is of West African origin, particularly common in countries such as Senegal, Mali, and Guinea. It is derived from the Arabic name "Ahmad," which means "praiseworthy" or "commenda......
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Amadu
The surname Amadu is of West African origin, particularly common in Nigeria and Ghana. It is derived from the given name Amadu, which is a variant of the Arabic name Ahmad, meaning "highly praised"......
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Surnames of African Origin

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