Senzele Surname
Approximately 47 people bear this surname
Senzele Surname User-submission:
This surname is common among the people of Bantu origin in Southern Africa, especially Zimbabwe. In Zimbabwe it is common among people of the Shona tribe. It means 'work for yourself'.
Senzele Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | 41 | 1:1,801,941 | 95,514 |
| Lesotho | 3 | 1:677,519 | 19,546 |
| South Africa | 2 | 1:27,088,852 | 277,613 |
| Zimbabwe | 1 | 1:15,438,240 | 133,260 |
Senzele (125) may also be a first name.
Senzele Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
This surname is common among the people of Bantu origin in Southern Africa, especially Zimbabwe. In Zimbabwe it is common among people of the Shona tribe. It means 'work for yourself'.
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Where Does The Last Name Senzele Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Senzele occurs more in The DR Congo more than any other country or territory. It can be rendered as a variant:. Click here to see other possible spellings of this last name.
How Common Is The Last Name Senzele? popularity and diffusion
Senzele is the 2,843,861st most frequently occurring family name on a worldwide basis, held by approximately 1 in 155,054,168 people. The surname is primarily found in Africa, where 100 percent of Senzele reside; 87 percent reside in Central Africa and 87 percent reside in Central Bantu Africa. It is also the 832,731st most widespread first name globally, held by 125 people.
The surname Senzele is most commonly used in The DR Congo, where it is held by 41 people, or 1 in 1,801,941. Beside The DR Congo this last name is found in 3 countries. It is also common in Lesotho, where 6 percent are found and South Africa, where 4 percent are found.
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