Nyamazao Surname
Approximately 16 people bear this surname
Nyamazao Surname Definition:
Nyamazao is a surname of the Tumbuka tribe, meaning: other peoples' meat. A challenge to sorcerers who are fond of killing children to say, 'Go and get your food because it is now on a silver plate).
Nyamazao Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uganda | 14 | 1:2,788,520 | 78,087 |
| Malawi | 1 | 1:17,119,109 | 34,144 |
| Zimbabwe | 1 | 1:15,438,240 | 133,260 |
Nyamazao (83) may also be a first name.
Nyamazao Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
Nyamazao is a surname of the Tumbuka tribe, meaning: other peoples' meat. A challenge to sorcerers who are fond of killing children to say, 'Go and get your food because it is now on a silver plate).
Nyamazao Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Nyamazao Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Nyamazao is more commonly found in Uganda than any other country/territory. It may occur as:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Nyamazao? popularity and diffusion
This surname is the 4,908,606th most frequently used surname on a worldwide basis It is held by approximately 1 in 455,471,620 people. The surname is mostly found in Africa, where 100 percent of Nyamazao reside; 88 percent reside in East Africa and 75 percent reside in Nilo-Saharan Africa. Nyamazao is also the 1,052,971st most commonly used first name at a global level. It is borne by 83 people.
The last name is most commonly held in Uganda, where it is held by 14 people, or 1 in 2,788,520. In Uganda it is most frequent in: Nebbi District, where 86 percent are found, Buliisa District, where 7 percent are found and Hoima District, where 7 percent are found. Without taking into account Uganda it occurs in 2 countries. It is also common in Malawi, where 6 percent are found and Zimbabwe, where 6 percent are found.
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