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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Surnames of African Origin

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