Akebu Surname

2,718,172nd
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 51 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
DR Congo
Highest density in:
DR Congo

Akebu Surname Definition:

Akebu is a surname of the Lozi tribe, meaning: problems in this world cannot end.

Akebu Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
DR Congo341:2,172,929106,971
Nigeria141:12,653,054227,444
Uganda31:13,013,093160,157

Akebu (118) may also be a first name.

Akebu Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

Akebu is a surname of the Lozi tribe, meaning: problems in this world cannot end.

The Names of Zambia (2019) by Simboma Mubita Lukama

Akebu Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Akebu Come From? nationality or country of origin

The last name Akebu is carried by more people in The DR Congo than any other country/territory. It can appear as a variant:. Click here for other potential spellings of Akebu.

How Common Is The Last Name Akebu? popularity and diffusion

The surname Akebu is the 2,718,172nd most commonly used last name at a global level, borne by approximately 1 in 142,893,057 people. This surname is predominantly found in Africa, where 100 percent of Akebu reside; 67 percent reside in Central Africa and 67 percent reside in Central Bantu Africa. It is also the 859,937th most commonly held first name on earth. It is borne by 118 people.

The surname is most frequent in The DR Congo, where it is held by 34 people, or 1 in 2,172,929. Outside of The DR Congo Akebu occurs in 2 countries. It is also common in Nigeria, where 27 percent are found and Uganda, where 6 percent are found.

Phonetically Similar Names

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  • Similar: Names listed in the "Similar" section are phonetically similar and may not have any relation to Akebu
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