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Surnames of African Origin
431 surnames found of African origin
Sissoko
The surname Sissoko is of West African origin, particularly from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Sissoko, which means "one who never separates" or ......
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Sonko
The surname Sonko is of West African origin, specifically from the Wolof ethnic group in Senegal. It is derived from the Wolof word "sonko" which means "noble" or "honorable." The surname Sonko is ......
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Sonon
The surname Sonon is of African origin, specifically from the Ewe people of Togo and Ghana. It is derived from the Ewe word "sono," which means "elephant." The surname Sonon is often associated wit......
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Soumah
The surname Soumah 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 Soumah is derived from the......
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Soumahoro
The surname Soumahoro is of West African origin, specifically from the Malinke ethnic group in Ivory Coast and Guinea. It is derived from the Malinke language, where "Souma" means "to be patient" a......
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Soumare
The surname Soumare is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is commonly found in countries such as Senegal, Mali, and Guinea. The name Soumare is derived from the......
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Sowe
The surname Sowe is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is derived from the Mandinka word "sow," which means "elephant." The surname Sowe is often associated wit......
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Suissa
The surname Suissa is of Sephardic Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew name "Shoshan," meaning "lily." It is a relatively common surname among Sephardic Jews, particularly those of Morocca......
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Swaray
The surname Swaray is of West African origin, specifically from Sierra Leone. It is derived from the Mende language, where "swaray" means "one who is born on a Friday." In Mende culture, the day of......
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Sylla
The surname Sylla is of West African origin and is commonly found among the Mandinka people. It is derived from the Mandinka word "sila," meaning "lion." The name Sylla is often associated with str......
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Syphax
The surname Syphax is of North African origin and is derived from the ancient Numidian king, Syphax. Syphax was a powerful ruler who played a significant role in the conflicts between Rome and Cart......
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Tade
The surname Tade is of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba ethnic group in Nigeria. It is derived from the Yoruba personal name "Tade," which means "crown" or "royalty." The name is often ......
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Tademy
The surname Tademy is of African American origin and is derived from the West African language, specifically from the Igbo people of Nigeria. The name is believed to be a variant of the Igbo name "......
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Tafa
The surname Tafa is of African origin, specifically from the Akan ethnic group in Ghana. It is derived from the Akan word "tafa," which means "to be born on a Friday." In Akan culture, each day of ......
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Taliaferro
The surname Taliaferro is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin words "tali" meaning "ankle" and "ferro" meaning "iron." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a......
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Talib
The surname Talib is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "talib" which means "seeker" or "student." It is commonly used as a surname among Muslims, particularly those of Arab or Af......
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Tamba
The surname Tamba is of African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group in West Africa. It is derived from the Mandinka word "tamba," which means "to teach" or "to instruct." The surnam......
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Tambo
The surname Tambo is of Bantu origin and is commonly found in various African countries, particularly in South Africa and Zimbabwe. It is derived from the Zulu word "itambo," which means "calf" or ......
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Tanyi
The surname Tanyi is of African origin, specifically from the Bantu-speaking regions of Cameroon and Nigeria. It is derived from the Igbo language, where "tan" means "to search" or "to seek," and "......
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Tarawally
The surname Tarawally is of West African origin, specifically from Sierra Leone. It is commonly found among the Temne ethnic group. The name Tarawally is believed to be derived from the Temne word ......
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