Hyambe Surname
Approximately 84 people bear this surname
Hyambe Surname User-submission:
Hyambe is a common surname among the Tiv speaking tribe in Benue state. It means 'friendship'.
Hyambe Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | 34 | 1:2,172,929 | 106,971 |
| Nigeria | 26 | 1:6,813,183 | 158,601 |
| Uganda | 22 | 1:1,774,513 | 60,490 |
| Belgium | 1 | 1:11,496,644 | 167,539 |
| Cameroon | 1 | 1:20,769,068 | 227,406 |
Hyambe Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
Hyambe is a common surname among the Tiv speaking tribe in Benue state. It means 'friendship'.
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Where Does The Last Name Hyambe Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Hyambe occurs in The DR Congo more than any other country/territory. It may also occur as:. Click here to see other possible spellings of this last name.
How Common Is The Last Name Hyambe? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 2,047,559th most prevalent last name on a worldwide basis. It is borne by approximately 1 in 86,756,499 people. It occurs predominantly in Africa, where 99 percent of Hyambe reside; 42 percent reside in Central Africa and 42 percent reside in Central Bantu Africa.
This last name is most common in The DR Congo, where it is held by 34 people, or 1 in 2,172,929. Other than The DR Congo it is found in 4 countries. It is also common in Nigeria, where 31 percent are found and Uganda, where 26 percent are found.
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