Hleleni Surname

1,140,742nd
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 211 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
South Africa
Highest density in:
South Africa

Hleleni Surname User-submission:

Hleleni surname originates from Kwazulu, Natal in Ceza and Usuthu areas in South Africa.

One of the founding fathers called Zingelwayo left during the Umzilikazi Kamashobane and was later tragically died together with Mzilikazi and all other old men in the cave of Engome forest, while others continue to run away from king Shaka Zulu, all the way up to Zimbambwe.

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Hleleni Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
South Africa2101:257,98926,009
Zimbabwe11:15,438,240133,260

Hleleni Surname Meaning

User-submitted Reference

Hleleni surname originates from Kwazulu, Natal in Ceza and Usuthu areas in South Africa.

One of the founding fathers called Zingelwayo left during the Umzilikazi Kamashobane and was later tragically died together with Mzilikazi and all other old men in the cave of Engome forest, while others continue to run away from king Shaka Zulu, all the way up to Zimbambwe.

Clan names: Hleleni, Manzankosi, Mbopha, Dutshwa Kansasa, Mazipha, Zingelwayo'onjengenyoni, Madela, Isdumbu Adlumlenze, Ngagala Yeqa Iphendela.

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Hleleni Last Name Facts

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

The surname Hleleni is borne by more people in South Africa than any other country/territory. It may also occur in the variant forms:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Hleleni? popularity and diffusion

It is the 1,140,742nd most frequently used surname globally It is held by approximately 1 in 34,538,132 people. Hleleni is primarily found in Africa, where 100 percent of Hleleni are found; 100 percent are found in Southern Africa and 100 percent are found in South Bantu Africa.

Hleleni is most widespread in South Africa, where it is carried by 210 people, or 1 in 257,989. In South Africa it is mostly concentrated in: KwaZulu-Natal, where 70 percent are found, Gauteng, where 16 percent are found and Mpumalanga, where 8 percent are found. Beside South Africa this last name exists in one country. It is also found in Zimbabwe, where 0 percent are found.

Hleleni Last Name Statistics demography

Hleleni earn a lot less than the average income. In South Africa they earn 43.76% less than the national average, earning R 133,656 per year.

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Leleane7133/
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Lelenge714/
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Lealini713/
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