Dikilani Surname

1,252,959th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 184 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Malawi
Highest density in:
Malawi

Dikilani Surname Definition:

Dikilani is a surname of the Chewa tribe, meaning: wait for a prophecy and it will come to pass.

Dikilani Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Malawi1831:93,54711,397
South Africa11:54,177,704343,732

Dikilani (216) may also be a first name.

Dikilani Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

Dikilani is a surname of the Chewa tribe, meaning: wait for a prophecy and it will come to pass.

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Dikilani Last Name Facts

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

The last name Dikilani occurs in Malawi more than any other country/territory. It can be rendered as:. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Dikilani? popularity and diffusion

This surname is the 1,252,959th most common surname at a global level, borne by around 1 in 39,606,228 people. It is predominantly found in Africa, where 100 percent of Dikilani are found; 100 percent are found in Southern Africa and 100 percent are found in South Bantu Africa. It is also the 614,549th most frequently occurring first name internationally. It is borne by 216 people.

The last name is most widely held in Malawi, where it is borne by 183 people, or 1 in 93,547. Excluding Malawi this last name occurs in one country. It is also found in South Africa, where 1 percent live.

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