Katewe Surname
Approximately 308 people bear this surname
Katewe Surname Definition:
Katewe is a surname of the Luvale tribe, meaning: shrews.
Katewe Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | 212 | 1:348,489 | 30,654 |
| Zimbabwe | 93 | 1:166,003 | 20,492 |
| Tanzania | 3 | 1:17,647,204 | 107,932 |
Katewe (32) may also be a first name.
Katewe Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
Katewe is a surname of the Luvale tribe, meaning: shrews.
Katewe Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Katewe Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Katewe is found most in The DR Congo. It can also occur as:. Click here for further possible spellings of Katewe.
How Common Is The Last Name Katewe? popularity and diffusion
The last name Katewe is the 876,631st most prevalent surname throughout the world It is held by around 1 in 23,660,863 people. The last name is predominantly found in Africa, where 100 percent of Katewe reside; 69 percent reside in Central Africa and 69 percent reside in Central Bantu Africa. Katewe is also the 1,840,253rd most widespread first name worldwide. It is borne by 32 people.
The surname Katewe is most commonly held in The DR Congo, where it is held by 212 people, or 1 in 348,489. Beside The DR Congo Katewe exists in 2 countries. It is also found in Zimbabwe, where 30 percent reside and Tanzania, where 1 percent reside.
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