Lakwas Surname

5,057,639th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 15 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Nigeria
Highest density in:
Nigeria

Lakwas Surname User-submission:

The surname Lakwas means 'hoe' in Tangale, native language majorly spoken in Gombe state of the northern Nigeria. It was given to males and implies that the bearer is hardworking just as a hoe or plough never rejects work whenever its engaged to.

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Lakwas Surname Distribution Map

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PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Nigeria151:11,809,517219,567

Lakwas Surname Meaning

User-submitted Reference

The surname Lakwas means 'hoe' in Tangale, native language majorly spoken in Gombe state of the northern Nigeria. It was given to males and implies that the bearer is hardworking just as a hoe or plough never rejects work whenever its engaged to. The original occupation of the Tangale people was majorly farming, with few among who were hunters, that's why anything related to farming has more relevance in most cases of discuss of whatever subject especially when it comes to appreciating and or praising an individual.

- jjlakwaa

The Lakwas surname literally means 'hoe' (an agricultural implement) in the Tangale language. The name is believed to have been given to describe a hardworking person who endures tough times, and who makes positive progress. The English version of this name is Endurance.

- jojaylak1
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Phonetically Similar Names

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SurnameSimilarityWorldwide IncidencePrevalency
Lankwas921/
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Lagwas83128/
Lekwas833/
Lokwas831/
Lacwas831/
Langwas77205/
Lokwaus771/
Langkuas713/
Lokwashe711/
Lagbas671,694/
Lacuas6754/
Laguas6741/
Loqwas671/
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