Surnames of African Origin

431 surnames found of African origin

Mozee
The surname Mozee is of African origin and is believed to have originated from the Mandinka people of West Africa. It is derived from the Mandinka word "mo" meaning "son" or "child" and "zee" meani......
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Mulato
The surname Mulato is of Spanish and Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "mulato," which means "mulatto" in English. The term "mulatto" historically referred to individuals of mixed Afri......
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Mulbah
The surname Mulbah is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. It is derived from the Mandinka word "mul" meaning "son" and "bah" me......
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Mungro
The surname Mungro is of African origin and is believed to be derived from the Mandinka language. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is based on the name of an ancestor. The exact meaning of Mu......
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Murzyn
The surname Murzyn is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "murzyn," which means "black" or "dark-skinned" in Polish. It was historically used to refer to people of African or Moorish desc......
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Murzynski
The surname Murzynski is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "murzyn," which means "Moor" or "black person" in Polish. It is a surname that was historically used to describe individuals w......
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Mustafaa
The surname Mustafaa is of Arabic origin and is derived from the given name Mustafa, which means "chosen" or "selected" in Arabic. It is a common surname among Muslims, particularly those of Turkis......
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Muturi
The surname Muturi is of Kikuyu origin and is commonly found among the Kikuyu people of Kenya. It is derived from the Kikuyu word "mutura," which refers to a traditional sausage made from minced me......
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Myrie
The surname Myrie is of Jamaican origin and is derived from the English word "merry," meaning cheerful or happy. It is believed to have been used as a nickname for someone with a joyful or lively p......
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Nagbe
The surname Nagbe is of African origin, specifically from Liberia. It is a patronymic surname derived from the ethnic group known as the Kru people. The name Nagbe signifies the lineage or descent ......
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