Masheta Surname
Approximately 316 people bear this surname
Masheta Surname Definition:
Masheta is a surname of the Lozi tribe, meaning: a fresh juice found in animal bone joints.
Masheta Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uganda | 153 | 1:255,159 | 18,845 |
| Zambia | 86 | 1:184,301 | 12,428 |
| DR Congo | 75 | 1:985,061 | 64,020 |
| Russia | 1 | 1:144,123,056 | 881,408 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
Masheta (22) may also be a first name.
Masheta Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
Masheta is a surname of the Lozi tribe, meaning: a fresh juice found in animal bone joints.
Masheta Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Masheta Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Masheta (Russian: Машета) is more frequently found in Uganda than any other country or territory. It can be found in the variant forms:. Click here for further possible spellings of this surname.
How Common Is The Last Name Masheta? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 860,770th most commonly used last name world-wide, held by around 1 in 23,061,854 people. The surname Masheta is predominantly found in Africa, where 100 percent of Masheta are found; 48 percent are found in East Africa and 38 percent are found in East Bantu Africa. Masheta is also the 2,301,746th most numerous given name worldwide. It is borne by 22 people.
This surname is most widespread in Uganda, where it is borne by 153 people, or 1 in 255,159. In Uganda it is primarily found in: Sironko District, where 72 percent reside, Mbale District, where 20 percent reside and Kayunga District, where 4 percent reside. Outside of Uganda Masheta occurs in 4 countries. It is also common in Zambia, where 27 percent reside and The DR Congo, where 24 percent reside.
Phonetically Similar Names
Masheta Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Masheta in the Russian language | ||
| Машета | maseta | - |
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Footnotes
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