Munyiku Surname
Approximately 190 people bear this surname
Munyiku Surname Definition:
Munyiku is a surname of the Lunda tribe, meaning: spider.
Munyiku Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uganda | 122 | 1:319,994 | 21,696 |
| DR Congo | 68 | 1:1,086,464 | 68,260 |
Munyiku Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
Munyiku is a surname of the Lunda tribe, meaning: spider.
Munyiku Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Munyiku Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Munyiku is held by more people in Uganda than any other country/territory. It can also appear in the variant forms:. Click here to see other possible spellings of this last name.
How Common Is The Last Name Munyiku? popularity and diffusion
The last name Munyiku is the 1,227,038th most prevalent family name at a global level. It is borne by around 1 in 38,355,505 people. This last name occurs predominantly in Africa, where 100 percent of Munyiku live; 64 percent live in East Africa and 62 percent live in Nilo-Saharan Africa.
The last name Munyiku is most numerous in Uganda, where it is borne by 122 people, or 1 in 319,994. In Uganda it is primarily concentrated in: Manafwa District, where 89 percent reside, Mbale District, where 7 percent reside and Bududa District, where 1 percent reside. Barring Uganda this surname occurs in one country. It is also common in The DR Congo, where 36 percent reside.
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Footnotes
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