Akeshinro Surname

10,311,814th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 3 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Nigeria
Highest density in:
Nigeria

Akeshinro Surname User-submission:

The meaning of this surname is 'let the horse stand'. It originated from the fact that during the olden days, only rich people could afford a horse for transportation. So a bunch of songs were used to praise the rich people. They began to call the rich akeshinro in some parts of Yoruba land.

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Akeshinro Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Nigeria31:59,047,586507,603

Akeshinro Surname Meaning

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The meaning of this surname is 'let the horse stand'. It originated from the fact that during the olden days, only rich people could afford a horse for transportation. So a bunch of songs were used to praise the rich people. They began to call the rich akeshinro in some parts of Yoruba land. The rich then adopted the surname Akeshinro, later known as Keshinro.

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