Sanyambe Surname
Approximately 874 people bear this surname
Sanyambe Surname Definition:
Sanyambe is a surname of the Lozi tribe, meaning: belonging to God.
Sanyambe Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zambia | 843 | 1:18,802 | 2,100 |
| Namibia | 31 | 1:77,723 | 7,760 |
Sanyambe (538) may also be a first name.
Sanyambe Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
Sanyambe is a surname of the Lozi tribe, meaning: belonging to God.
Sanyambe Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Sanyambe Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Sanyambe has its highest incidence in Zambia. It can be found as:. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Sanyambe? popularity and diffusion
This last name is the 401,796th most widespread family name at a global level, held by approximately 1 in 8,338,153 people. The last name is mostly found in Africa, where 100 percent of Sanyambe reside; 100 percent reside in Southern Africa and 100 percent reside in South Bantu Africa. It is also the 363,474th most common forename internationally It is held by 538 people.
It is most widespread in Zambia, where it is carried by 843 people, or 1 in 18,802. In Zambia it is primarily found in: Western Province, where 73 percent reside, Lusaka Province, where 13 percent reside and Southern Province, where 9 percent reside. Without taking into account Zambia this last name occurs in one country. It is also found in Namibia, where 4 percent reside.
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Footnotes
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