Kenyonyozi Surname

147,969th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 2,990 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Uganda
Highest density in:
Uganda

Kenyonyozi Surname User-submission:

This is a surname in the western region of Uganda.

It means 'star'. Some are named after their relatives or friends, but some are given this name when there is their stars in the sky after being born.

Kenyonyozi Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Uganda2,9891:13,0612,129
Rwanda11:11,364,9785,947

Kenyonyozi Surname Meaning

User-submitted Reference

This is a surname in the western region of Uganda.

It means 'star'. Some are named after their relatives or friends, but some are given this name when there is their stars in the sky after being born.

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Kenyonyozi Last Name Facts

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

The last name Kenyonyozi occurs in Uganda more than any other country or territory. It can occur as a variant:. For other possible spellings of this surname click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Kenyonyozi? popularity and diffusion

Kenyonyozi is the 147,969th most commonly occurring family name on a global scale It is held by around 1 in 2,437,306 people. The surname occurs predominantly in Africa, where 100 percent of Kenyonyozi are found; 100 percent are found in East Africa and 100 percent are found in East Bantu Africa.

The surname is most numerous in Uganda, where it is borne by 2,989 people, or 1 in 13,061. In Uganda Kenyonyozi is most common in: Mbarara District, where 12 percent are found, Ibanda District, where 9 percent are found and Ntungamo District, where 9 percent are found. Other than Uganda it exists in one country. It is also common in Rwanda, where 0 percent are found.

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