Obwina Surname
Approximately 7 people bear this surname
Obwina Surname User-submission:
The surname Obwina originates from Kakamega and Vihiga, Maragoli clans.
Obwina Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 6 | 1:7,696,650 | 52,907 |
| Uganda | 1 | 1:39,039,279 | 258,887 |
Obwina (9) may also be a first name.
Obwina Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The surname Obwina originates from Kakamega and Vihiga, Maragoli clans.
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Where Does The Last Name Obwina Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Obwina is found most in Kenya. It can also appear in the variant forms:. For other possible spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Obwina? popularity and diffusion
It is the 7,117,718th most prevalent last name on a global scale. It is borne by approximately 1 in 1,041,077,988 people. It is primarily found in Africa, where 100 percent of Obwina are found; 100 percent are found in East Africa and 57 percent are found in Nilo-Saharan Africa. Obwina is also the 3,941,740th most widely held given name at a global level. It is borne by 9 people.
The last name is most commonly occurring in Kenya, where it is carried by 6 people, or 1 in 7,696,650. In Kenya it is most frequent in: Vihiga County, where 67 percent are found, Kakamega County, where 17 percent are found and Nairobi County, where 17 percent are found. Outside of Kenya this surname occurs in one country. It is also common in Uganda, where 14 percent are found.
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Footnotes
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