Nkakilwa Surname
8,968,613th
Most Common
surname in the World
Approximately 4 people bear this surname
Most prevalent in:
Zambia
Highest density in:
Zambia
Nkakilwa Surname Definition:
Nkakilwa is a surname of the Bemba tribe, meaning: a rod or a rope which is used to tie bundles.
Nkakilwa Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zambia | 4 | 1:3,962,480 | 38,524 |
Nkakilwa Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
Nkakilwa is a surname of the Bemba tribe, meaning: a rod or a rope which is used to tie bundles.
— The Names of Zambia (2019) by Simboma Mubita Lukama
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