Chakhala Surname
Approximately 1,361 people bear this surname
Chakhala Surname User-submission:
The origin of the name Chakhala is unknown, but when the Ngoni migrated to northern Malawi, they changed their last names in order to assimilate more easily. In this case, most Zulu surnames were changed to be more Malawian to integrate. So Chakhala may have originally been Cakhala or something similar.
Read More About This SurnameChakhala Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malawi | 1,333 | 1:12,843 | 2,012 |
| Zimbabwe | 20 | 1:771,912 | 53,776 |
| India | 3 | 1:255,688,461 | 1,306,352 |
| South Africa | 3 | 1:18,059,235 | 248,362 |
| Chad | 1 | 1:13,592,199 | 13,092 |
| United States | 1 | 1:362,458,933 | 1,988,048 |
Chakhala (10) may also be a first name.
Chakhala Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The origin of the name Chakhala is unknown, but when the Ngoni migrated to northern Malawi, they changed their last names in order to assimilate more easily. In this case, most Zulu surnames were changed to be more Malawian to integrate. So Chakhala may have originally been Cakhala or something similar.
- sipho98Chakhala Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Chakhala Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Chakhala (Georgian: ჩახალა, Hindi: चखला, Marathi: चाखला) is found most frequently in Malawi. It can be rendered as:. For other possible spellings of Chakhala click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Chakhala? popularity and diffusion
This surname is the 283,122nd most prevalent surname on a global scale, held by around 1 in 5,354,552 people. This surname is predominantly found in Africa, where 100 percent of Chakhala are found; 100 percent are found in Southern Africa and 100 percent are found in South Bantu Africa. Chakhala is also the 3,684,242nd most widespread first name worldwide It is held by 10 people.
It is most commonly held in Malawi, where it is held by 1,333 people, or 1 in 12,843. Barring Malawi this surname occurs in 5 countries. It also occurs in Zimbabwe, where 1 percent are found and India, where 0 percent are found.
Phonetically Similar Names
Chakhala Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chakhala in the Georgian language | ||
| ჩახალა | chakhala | - |
| Chakhala in the Hindi language | ||
| चखला | cakhala | - |
| Chakhala in the Marathi language | ||
| चाखला | cakhala | - |
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