Shakamba Surname
Approximately 114 people bear this surname
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The surname Shakamba means 'warrior', 'brave striker'. It is also used as a given name common among males.
Shakamba Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zambia | 73 | 1:217,122 | 13,786 |
| DR Congo | 41 | 1:1,801,941 | 95,514 |
Shakamba Surname Meaning
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The surname Shakamba means 'warrior', 'brave striker'. It is also used as a given name common among males.
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Where Does The Last Name Shakamba Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Shakamba is found most frequently in Zambia. It can also be found as a variant:. Click here for further possible spellings of this last name.
How Common Is The Last Name Shakamba? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 1,710,039th most frequently used last name at a global level It is held by around 1 in 63,925,841 people. This surname is predominantly found in Africa, where 100 percent of Shakamba reside; 64 percent reside in Southern Africa and 64 percent reside in South Bantu Africa.
The last name Shakamba is most common in Zambia, where it is carried by 73 people, or 1 in 217,122. In Zambia Shakamba is primarily found in: Central Province, where 48 percent reside, Lusaka Province, where 26 percent reside and Southern Province, where 25 percent reside. Aside from Zambia this last name is found in one country. It is also common in The DR Congo, where 36 percent reside.
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