Masimong Surname

273,426th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 1,422 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
South Africa
Highest density in:
Lesotho

Masimong Surname User-submission:

The Masimong surname originates from Sesotho-speaking farmers who lived and farmed near fertile lands/fields called Masimong. It means 'fields'.

Masimong Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
South Africa1,2161:44,5545,699
Lesotho1831:11,1072,502
Botswana221:99,40615,343
England11:55,718,059489,080

Masimong (183) may also be a first name.

Masimong Surname Meaning

User-submitted Reference

The Masimong surname originates from Sesotho-speaking farmers who lived and farmed near fertile lands/fields called Masimong. It means 'fields'.

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Masimong Last Name Facts

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

The last name Masimong occurs in South Africa more than any other country or territory. It may also be rendered in the variant forms:. Click here for other potential spellings of this last name.

How Common Is The Last Name Masimong? popularity and diffusion

This surname is the 273,426th most prevalent family name at a global level, borne by around 1 in 5,124,856 people. This surname is mostly found in Africa, where 100 percent of Masimong are found; 100 percent are found in Southern Africa and 100 percent are found in South Bantu Africa. Masimong is also the 673,127th most frequently held forename world-wide. It is borne by 183 people.

The surname Masimong is most widespread in South Africa, where it is held by 1,216 people, or 1 in 44,554. In South Africa it is primarily concentrated in: North West, where 45 percent are found, Free State, where 25 percent are found and Gauteng, where 22 percent are found. Outside of South Africa this last name occurs in 3 countries. It is also common in Lesotho, where 13 percent are found and Botswana, where 2 percent are found.

Masimong Last Name Statistics demography

Masimong earn a lot less than the average income. In South Africa they earn 35.25% less than the national average, earning R 153,864 per year.

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