Mukotoka Surname

978,274th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 264 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Zambia
Highest density in:
Zambia

Mukotoka Surname Definition:

Mukotoka is a surname of the Lozi tribe, meaning: to rest.

Mukotoka Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Zambia2231:71,0766,177
DR Congo411:1,801,94195,514

Mukotoka Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

Mukotoka is a surname of the Lozi tribe, meaning: to rest.

The Names of Zambia (2019) by Simboma Mubita Lukama

Mukotoka Last Name Facts

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

The surname Mukotoka is carried by more people in Zambia than any other country/territory. It can also occur as a variant:. For other potential spellings of this last name click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Mukotoka? popularity and diffusion

The surname is the 978,274th most frequently used surname on a global scale, borne by around 1 in 27,604,341 people. The surname Mukotoka is mostly found in Africa, where 100 percent of Mukotoka reside; 84 percent reside in Southern Africa and 84 percent reside in South Bantu Africa.

This surname is most commonly used in Zambia, where it is carried by 223 people, or 1 in 71,076. In Zambia Mukotoka is most frequent in: North-Western Province, where 42 percent reside, Lusaka Province, where 34 percent reside and Copperbelt Province, where 16 percent reside. Not including Zambia it occurs in one country. It is also common in The DR Congo, where 16 percent reside.

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