Chiukira Surname
Approximately 151 people bear this surname
Chiukira Surname User-submission:
The surname Chiukira means 'one who mediates between spiritual and physical realms'. It comes from the word muwuki, which means 'messenger of God' or 'spirit medium who mediates between spiritual and physical realms', similar to how a prophet is viewed in some religious.
Chiukira Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 142 | 1:108,720 | 15,015 |
| England | 8 | 1:6,964,757 | 184,742 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1:5,353,817 | 63,002 |
Chiukira Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The surname Chiukira means 'one who mediates between spiritual and physical realms'. It comes from the word muwuki, which means 'messenger of God' or 'spirit medium who mediates between spiritual and physical realms', similar to how a prophet is viewed in some religious.
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Where Does The Last Name Chiukira Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Chiukira is found in Zimbabwe more than any other country/territory. It can be found as a variant:. Click here to see other possible spellings of Chiukira.
How Common Is The Last Name Chiukira? popularity and diffusion
Chiukira is the 1,428,594th most frequently used last name on a global scale, held by around 1 in 48,261,893 people. Chiukira is mostly found in Africa, where 94 percent of Chiukira reside; 94 percent reside in Southern Africa and 94 percent reside in South Bantu Africa.
Chiukira is most commonly held in Zimbabwe, where it is held by 142 people, or 1 in 108,720. In Zimbabwe it is primarily concentrated in: Manicaland Province, where 54 percent live, Harare Province, where 23 percent live and Masvingo Province, where 14 percent live. Beside Zimbabwe this surname occurs in 2 countries. It is also common in England, where 5 percent live and Scotland, where 1 percent live.
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