Surnames of African Origin

431 surnames found of African origin

Touray
The surname Touray is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is commonly found in Gambia, Senegal, and Guinea-Bissau. The name is derived from the Mandinka word "tu......
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Toure
The surname Toure is of West African origin, particularly associated with the Mandinka ethnic group. It is derived from the word "turu," meaning elephant, and is often used as a patronymic or a nam......
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Toussaint
The surname Toussaint is of French origin and is derived from the given name Toussaint, which means "all saints" in French. It is often associated with the Christian holiday of All Saints' Day, whi......
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Traore
The surname Traore is of West African origin, particularly common among the Malinke people of Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast. It is derived from the Mandinka language, where "Tra" means "to be" and ......
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Tunkara
The surname Tunkara is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is commonly found in Gambia, Senegal, and Guinea-Bissau. The name Tunkara is derived from the Mandinka......
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Turay
The surname Turay is of West African origin, specifically from the Temne ethnic group in Sierra Leone. It is derived from the Temne word "toray," meaning "chief" or "ruler." The surname Turay is of......
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Tutu
The surname Tutu is of African origin and is commonly found among the Xhosa people of South Africa. It is derived from the Xhosa word "ntutu," which means "calm" or "cool." The name Tutu is often a......
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Tweh
The surname Tweh is of African origin, specifically from the Bassa tribe in Liberia. It is a patronymic name derived from the male given name "Tweh," which means "born during the rainy season" in t......
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Wala
The surname Wala is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings depending on the region. In Arabic, it can mean "loyal" or "faithful," reflecting a person's trustworthy and steadfast nature. In some......
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Wanza
The surname Wanza is of African origin, specifically from the Bantu-speaking people of East Africa. It is derived from the Swahili word "wanza," which means "first" or "beginning." The name is ofte......
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