Mukalila Surname

3,274,477th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 36 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
DR Congo
Highest density in:
DR Congo

Mukalila Surname Definition:

Mukalila is a surname of the Bemba tribe, meaning: "You will regret". A child whose parents have placed under protection and are warning all sorcerers that they will regret if they try to harm him / her.

Mukalila Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
DR Congo271:2,736,280122,818
Nigeria71:25,306,108327,793
Zambia21:7,924,96145,994

Mukalila (19) may also be a first name.

Mukalila Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

Mukalila is a surname of the Bemba tribe, meaning: "You will regret". A child whose parents have placed under protection and are warning all sorcerers that they will regret if they try to harm him / her.

The Names of Zambia (2019) by Simboma Mubita Lukama

Mukalila Last Name Facts

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

The last name Mukalila is found most frequently in The DR Congo. It can also appear as:. Click here for further possible spellings of this name.

How Common Is The Last Name Mukalila? popularity and diffusion

The surname Mukalila is the 3,274,477th most commonly used last name worldwide. It is borne by around 1 in 202,431,831 people. The surname is predominantly found in Africa, where 100 percent of Mukalila live; 75 percent live in Central Africa and 75 percent live in Central Bantu Africa. Mukalila is also the 2,523,061st most frequent given name on earth, borne by 19 people.

It is most frequent in The DR Congo, where it is held by 27 people, or 1 in 2,736,280. Not including The DR Congo this surname is found in 2 countries. It is also found in Nigeria, where 19 percent reside and Zambia, where 6 percent reside.

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