Katsaura Surname
Approximately 324 people bear this surname
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The Katsaura surname originates from the Chimanimani District, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe. These people are of the Dhliwayo Totem, originally from the Chikukwa area of Chimanimani. They are also popularly known by the clan name Beta. Having been driven from the Highlands of Chikukwa and the Greater Chimanimani highland areas by the White Settlers, the Katsaura family is now highly concentrated in Chiramba Village, Nhedziwa, under the Mutambara Chieftainship in Chimanimani.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 320 | 1:48,244 | 7,394 |
| Australia | 1 | 1:26,995,701 | 270,794 |
| Iceland | 1 | 1:380,090 | 11,096 |
| Nigeria | 1 | 1:177,142,758 | 748,972 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
Katsaura Surname Meaning
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The Katsaura surname originates from the Chimanimani District, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe. These people are of the Dhliwayo Totem, originally from the Chikukwa area of Chimanimani. They are also popularly known by the clan name Beta. Having been driven from the Highlands of Chikukwa and the Greater Chimanimani highland areas by the White Settlers, the Katsaura family is now highly concentrated in Chiramba Village, Nhedziwa, under the Mutambara Chieftainship in Chimanimani. The other surnames used by some members of the Katsaura family are Dzenyeruka and Mudzimu. Related to the Katsaura family, up to the 5th generation (counting up to the late 20th century and early 21st Century) are the Macherenje and Njaikira families. Dzenyeruka, who is the father of Katsaura, was the brother of Macherenje and Njaikira.
- Obvious KatsauraThe Katsaura surname originates from the Chimanimani District, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe. These people are of the Dhliwayo Totem, originally from the Chikukwa area of Chimanimani. They are also popularly known by the clan name Beta.
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Where Does The Last Name Katsaura Come From? nationality or country of origin
Katsaura is found in Zimbabwe more than any other country/territory. It can also appear as a variant:. For other possible spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Katsaura? popularity and diffusion
The surname Katsaura is the 846,108th most commonly used last name at a global level, borne by around 1 in 22,492,426 people. This surname is predominantly found in Africa, where 99 percent of Katsaura are found; 99 percent are found in Southern Africa and 99 percent are found in South Bantu Africa.
This last name is most frequently occurring in Zimbabwe, where it is carried by 320 people, or 1 in 48,244. In Zimbabwe Katsaura is most common in: Manicaland Province, where 57 percent reside, Harare Province, where 29 percent reside and Mashonaland West Province, where 5 percent reside. Apart from Zimbabwe Katsaura is found in 4 countries. It is also found in Australia, where 0 percent reside and Iceland, where 0 percent reside.
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