Surnames of African Origin

431 surnames found of African origin

Massaquoi
The surname Massaquoi is of West African origin, specifically from the Mende ethnic group in Sierra Leone. It is derived from the Mende words "ma" meaning "son" and "saquoi" meaning "chief" or "rul......
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Mazaba
The surname Mazaba is of African origin, specifically from the Bemba people of Zambia. It is derived from the Bemba word "mazaba," which means "to be strong" or "to be powerful." Therefore, the sur......
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Mbah
The surname Mbah is of African origin, specifically from the Igbo ethnic group in Nigeria. It is a title given to a respected elder or grandparent within the community. The name signifies wisdom, e......
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Mberwa
The surname Mberwa is of African origin, specifically from the Kikuyu tribe in Kenya. It is derived from the Kikuyu word "mbere" which means "first" or "before." The name is often given to the firs......
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Meite
The surname Meite is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group in Mali, Senegal, and Guinea. It is derived from the Mandinka word "meite," which means "chief" or "ruler." ......
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Meko
The surname Meko is of African origin and is commonly found among the Akan people of Ghana. It is derived from the Akan word "meko," which means "I have been given." The name signifies gratitude an......
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Mohamud
The surname Mohamud is of Arabic origin and is derived from the personal name Muhammad, which means "praised" or "praiseworthy" in Arabic. It is a common surname among Muslims, particularly those o......
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Moma
The surname Moma is of African origin and is commonly found in Nigeria. It is derived from the Igbo language, where "moma" means "goodness" or "good." The name is often given to children with the h......
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Momoh
The surname Momoh is of West African origin, particularly associated with the Edo and Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is derived from the given name Momodu, which means "I have brought a child" in the......
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Mongo
The surname Mongo is of African origin, specifically from the Bantu-speaking people. It is derived from the word "mongo," which means "warrior" or "fighter" in several Bantu languages. The surname ......
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