Dotyeni Surname
Approximately 508 people bear this surname
Dotyeni Surname User-submission:
The surname Dotyeni means 'fertile wetland region surrounding a swamp or lake', rich in plant life and fresh water, commonly known as 'riparian zone' or 'riparian area'. In the Xhosa language, this area is termed iDobo or alternatively, iDotyeni.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 508 | 1:106,649 | 12,868 |
Dotyeni Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The surname Dotyeni means 'fertile wetland region surrounding a swamp or lake', rich in plant life and fresh water, commonly known as 'riparian zone' or 'riparian area'. In the Xhosa language, this area is termed iDobo or alternatively, iDotyeni. Serving as the transitional space between land and a water body — be it a river, stream, lake, or swamp — the riparian zone is a hotspot for biodiversity and plays a vital role in both soil and water conservation.
The inaugural bearer of the name Dotyeni was revered for embodying the traits of the 'riparian zone', particularly for his adeptness in bridging the divide between common folk and African royalty. If one were to liken the royalty to a lake or dam and the commoners to the dry lands, Dotyeni seamlessly served as the connecting link between these two societal strata. This unique role earned him his name, and his lineage proudly carries the surname Dotyeni to this day.
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Average Dotyeni Salary in
South Africa
R 102,780
Per year
Average Salary in
South Africa
R 237,638
Per year
Dotyeni Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Dotyeni Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Dotyeni is borne by more people in South Africa than any other country/territory. It can occur as a variant:. For other potential spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Dotyeni? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 609,110th most commonly used family name on a global scale, borne by approximately 1 in 14,345,563 people. The last name Dotyeni occurs predominantly in Africa, where 100 percent of Dotyeni are found; 100 percent are found in Southern Africa and 100 percent are found in South Bantu Africa.
Dotyeni is most common in South Africa, where it is borne by 508 people, or 1 in 106,649. In South Africa it is mostly concentrated in: Eastern Cape, where 63 percent live, KwaZulu-Natal, where 13 percent live and North West, where 9 percent live.
Dotyeni Last Name Statistics demography
Dotyeni earn less than half the average income. In South Africa they earn 56.75% less than the national average, earning R 102,780 per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutyeni | 86 | 4 | / |
| Dostoyniy | 75 | 2 | / |
| Doteane | 71 | 76 | / |
| Dotinei | 71 | 1 | / |
| Dostouni | 67 | 14 | / |
| Dotienne | 67 | 1 | / |
| Douteune | 67 | 1 | / |
| Detienni | 67 | 0 | / |
| Dastiyani | 63 | 6 | / |
| Dostoinyi | 63 | 4 | / |
| Dattiyani | 63 | 1 | / |
| Dotine | 62 | 21 | / |
| Dotane | 62 | 6 | / |
| Dhotane | 57 | 25 | / |
| Dotauna | 57 | 14 | / |
| Doutine | 57 | 5 | / |
| Detiene | 57 | 3 | / |
| Datouni | 57 | 2 | / |
| Dottine | 57 | 2 | / |
| Doutane | 57 | 1 | / |
| Dothane | 57 | 0 | / |
| Detienne | 53 | 1,446 | / |
| Dutienne | 53 | 48 | / |
| Détienne | 53 | 21 | / |
| Datuyana | 53 | 2 | / |
| Dhatauni | 53 | 1 | / |
| D'Etienne | 50 | 14 | / |
| Dethienne | 50 | 5 | / |
| Dashtiini | 50 | 2 | / |
| Datoujani | 50 | 1 | / |
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