Mtwawa Surname
Approximately 10 people bear this surname
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The bearers of the Mtwawa surname carry a Shoko (monkey) totem. Originated in the Midlands province on Zimbabwe. They also use names such as Madanha and Wachenuka. The meaning of the surname is 'the way monkey waves its tail'.
Mtwawa Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 9 | 1:1,715,360 | 84,476 |
| Kenya | 1 | 1:46,179,900 | 103,372 |
Mtwawa Surname Meaning
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The bearers of the Mtwawa surname carry a Shoko (monkey) totem. Originated in the Midlands province on Zimbabwe. They also use names such as Madanha and Wachenuka. The meaning of the surname is 'the way monkey waves its tail'.
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Where Does The Last Name Mtwawa Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Mtwawa occurs in Zimbabwe more than any other country/territory. It can be found as a variant:. Click here for other potential spellings of Mtwawa.
How Common Is The Last Name Mtwawa? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 6,063,924th most frequent family name at a global level, borne by approximately 1 in 728,754,592 people. The last name Mtwawa is predominantly found in Africa, where 100 percent of Mtwawa live; 90 percent live in Southern Africa and 90 percent live in South Bantu Africa.
Mtwawa is most frequently held in Zimbabwe, where it is borne by 9 people, or 1 in 1,715,360. In Zimbabwe it is primarily concentrated in: Matabeleland North Province, where 100 percent are found. Outside of Zimbabwe this last name is found in one country. It is also common in Kenya, where 10 percent are found.
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