Muttau Surname
Approximately 3 people bear this surname
Muttau Surname Definition:
Muttau is a surname of the Lozi tribe, meaning: one who belongs to lions.
Muttau Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zambia | 2 | 1:7,924,961 | 45,994 |
| Nigeria | 1 | 1:177,142,758 | 748,972 |
Muttau (5) may also be a first name.
Muttau Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
Muttau is a surname of the Lozi tribe, meaning: one who belongs to lions.
Muttau Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Muttau Come From? nationality or country of origin
Muttau is more frequently found in Zambia than any other country/territory. It may occur as:. Click here to see other potential spellings of this last name.
How Common Is The Last Name Muttau? popularity and diffusion
Muttau is the 10,311,814th most frequently used surname in the world, borne by around 1 in 2,147,483,647 people. The last name occurs predominantly in Africa, where 100 percent of Muttau live; 67 percent live in Southern Africa and 67 percent live in South Bantu Africa. Muttau is also the 5,493,085th most numerous first name throughout the world, held by 5 people.
This surname is most commonly used in Zambia, where it is carried by 2 people, or 1 in 7,924,961. Not including Zambia this surname exists in one country. It also occurs in Nigeria, where 33 percent are found.
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