Rwigi Surname
Approximately 334 people bear this surname
Rwigi Surname User-submission:
The surname Rwigi comes from a Haya tribe word rwigi found in Bukoba Tanzania, meaning 'the door'. It is also found in Uganda pronounced ruggi with the same meaning of 'the door'. Apart from 'door as a tool in the house' for security, it further meant the possibilities of success or blessings, implying that the way is clear and protected.
Rwigi Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 226 | 1:204,336 | 14,774 |
| Tanzania | 91 | 1:581,776 | 36,762 |
| Uganda | 17 | 1:2,296,428 | 70,019 |
Rwigi Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The surname Rwigi comes from a Haya tribe word rwigi found in Bukoba Tanzania, meaning 'the door'. It is also found in Uganda pronounced ruggi with the same meaning of 'the door'. Apart from 'door as a tool in the house' for security, it further meant the possibilities of success or blessings, implying that the way is clear and protected.
- chka563555Rwigi Demographics
Rwigi Religious Adherence
in Kenya
Religious Adherence
in Kenya
Rwigi Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Rwigi Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Rwigi is held by more people in Kenya than any other country/territory. It can occur in the variant forms:. For other possible spellings of Rwigi click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Rwigi? popularity and diffusion
This surname is the 828,895th most commonly used last name throughout the world, borne by around 1 in 21,819,000 people. This last name occurs mostly in Africa, where 100 percent of Rwigi are found; 100 percent are found in East Africa and 99 percent are found in East Bantu Africa.
The last name Rwigi is most prevalent in Kenya, where it is borne by 226 people, or 1 in 204,336. In Kenya Rwigi is mostly found in: Tharaka Nithi County, where 43 percent live, Meru County, where 26 percent live and Kiambu County, where 25 percent live. Besides Kenya this surname exists in 2 countries. It is also found in Tanzania, where 27 percent live and Uganda, where 5 percent live.
Rwigi Last Name Statistics demography
The religious adherence of those holding the surname is principally Christian (100%) in Kenya.
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