Lists 25 Last Names In South Africa 2022: Full Guide

1 Most Common South African Surnames & Meanings – Forebears

  • Author: forebears.io
  • Published Date: 06/25/2022
  • Review: 4.86 (622 vote)
  • Summary: Most Common Last Names In South Africa ; 4, Khumalo, 273,217 ; 5, Sithole, 216,358 ; 6, Mahlangu, 215,528 ; 7, Mokoena, 209,762 

2 South African Culture / Naming – Cultural Atlas

  • Author: culturalatlas.sbs.com.au
  • Published Date: 05/04/2022
  • Review: 4.75 (463 vote)
  • Summary: Many South Africans of European ancestry name their children according to European tradition. The general structure of the name is the same as Australia, with 

3 South africanLast Names [Surnames] starting with P

  • Author: americanlastnames.us
  • Published Date: 09/10/2021
  • Review: 4.4 (417 vote)
  • Summary: South african last names starting with P ; Name, Origin ; Pachonick, South african ; Pachonik, South african ; Packett · South african ; Padayachee, South african
  • Author: scarymommy.com
  • Published Date: 01/10/2022
  • Review: 4.39 (506 vote)
  • Summary: · 42 Popular African Last Names Rich In Culture And History ; Adébáyọ̀. Origin: Nigerian (Yoruba) Meaning: “He came in a joyful time’” or “the king 

5 German South African Surnames

  • Author: safrika.org
  • Published Date: 06/11/2022
  • Review: 4 (597 vote)
  • Summary: Walter V. Volker, PO Box 37672, Faerie Glen, 0043, South Africa. … Ancestor, Earliest ancestor with this name … STATUS, Completion of family tree:

6 50+ interesting African last names/surnames and their meanings

  • Author: legit.ng
  • Published Date: 06/18/2022
  • Review: 3.83 (222 vote)
  • Summary: · South African last names · Masondo (Zulu origin) – meaning wheels · Phukuntsi – One who attracts flies · Tshabalala – Shooting star · Yeboah – One 
  • Author: lifefromabag.com
  • Published Date: 03/10/2022
  • Review: 3.59 (223 vote)
  • Summary: The most common South African surnames come from Nguni clans, which consist of the Zulu, Xhosa, and Ndebele clans. Here are some common South African last names 

8 A Complete List of South African Last Names and Meanings

  • Author: familyeducation.com
  • Published Date: 10/02/2021
  • Review: 3.51 (379 vote)
  • Summary: More South African Surnames Biko – This name is Bantu for “people of the people.” Abebe – This is an Ethiopian name of Amharic origin that means “flower.” Dlamini – The meaning of this surname is “royal family” in Zulu. Gumede – This last name is of Zulu origin

9 African Last Names – Apt Parenting

  • Author: aptparenting.com
  • Published Date: 02/13/2022
  • Review: 3.27 (595 vote)
  • Summary: African Last Names ; A. Azikiwe; Awolowo; Akintola; Alamieyeseigha; Asari-Dokubo; Anikulapo-Kuti; Anenih; Akinjide; Akinyemi; Akiloye; Adeyemi; Adesida; Amaechi 

10 Surname List – All Surnames: Ancestors Research South Africa

  • Author: ancestors.co.za
  • Published Date: 01/17/2022
  • Review: 3.13 (549 vote)
  • Summary: Surname List · 1. SAAYMAN (470) · 2. SABAN (1) · 3. SABBAN (1) · 4. SACHS (2) · 5. SACKE (1) · 6. SADDICK (1) · 7. SADIE (4) · 8. SAGE (1)

11 The most common surnames in South Africa – Name Statistics

  • Author: name-statistics.org
  • Published Date: 12/04/2021
  • Review: 2.87 (137 vote)
  • Summary: The most common surnames in South Africa ; Naude, 0.117% ; Martin, 0.1166% ; Wilson, 0.1161% ; Boshoff, 0.1161%
  • Author: momjunction.com
  • Published Date: 04/26/2022
  • Review: 2.81 (110 vote)
  • Summary: · One of the most popular African names, Mensah comes from the Akan group, and means ‘third child born to a couple’. This name suits both boys and 

13 Surname List: British 1820 Settlers to South Africa

  • Author: 1820settlers.com
  • Published Date: 03/25/2022
  • Review: 2.62 (159 vote)
  • Summary: Surname List · 1. Smith (1,616) · 2. Brown (994) · 3. Webster (860) · 4. Hulley (837) · 5. Tarr (819) · 6. Cawood (786) · 7. Southey (768) · 8. Trollip (743)

14 Top baby names in South Africa: 2016 | Parent – News24

  • Author: news24.com
  • Published Date: 12/31/2021
  • Review: 2.69 (55 vote)
  • Summary: · Top most registered surnames of babies in South Africa 2016 · 1. Dlamini (1) · 2. Nkosi (2) · 3. Ndlovu (3) · 4. Khumalo (4) · 5. Sithole (5) · 6

15 150 Unique and Most Common African Last Names (Surnames)

  • Author: africa-facts.org
  • Published Date: 06/17/2022
  • Review: 2.4 (166 vote)
  • Summary: 150 Unique and Most Common African Last Names (Surnames) ; 1, Azikiwe, 51, Asari-Dokubo ; 2, Awolowo, 52, Jomo-Gbomo ; 3, Bello, 53, Anikulapo-Kuti

16 Top 100 first names in South Africa & statistics – Students of the World

  • Author: studentsoftheworld.info
  • Published Date: 12/25/2021
  • Review: 2.47 (98 vote)
  • Summary: 1223 penpals. Top 100 South African names – South Africa See also first names from South Africa on Top-Names.info : [GIRL names] – [BOY names] 

17 A Comprehensive List of Zulu Clan Names and Zulu Last Names

  • Author: buzzsouthafrica.com
  • Published Date: 05/14/2022
  • Review: 2.26 (99 vote)
  • Summary: · Possible Last Names: Ndelu, Shinga, Madiba (Madziba), Dimba, Duma, Mseleku, Bohlela! Phonsel’ obus’uMajonjobela! Othunga ligcwala lingethiwanga; 

18 Most Common Black Last Names in the United States – Name Census

  • Author: namecensus.com
  • Published Date: 04/06/2022
  • Review: 2.26 (157 vote)
  • Summary: Most Common Black Last Names in the United States ; SMITH, 2,442,977, 564,572 ; JONES, 1,425,470, 548,521 ; BROWN, 1,437,026, 511,581 ; JACKSON, 708,099, 375,576 

19 10 of the most common surnames in the Western Cape – KFM

  • Author: kfm.co.za
  • Published Date: 02/14/2022
  • Review: 2.09 (140 vote)
  • Summary: · 1. Jacobs · 2. Williams · 3. Adams · 4. Abrahams · 5. Davids · 6. Hendricks · 7. Petersen · 8. Daniels

20 What’s in a name? | Statistics South Africa

  • Author: statssa.gov.za
  • Published Date: 09/26/2021
  • Review: 1.89 (120 vote)
  • Summary: · Dlamini was the most common surname for both sexes, followed by Nkosi and Ndlovu. All the top ten baby surnames were generally of the Nguni clan 

21 100 Top South African Last Names With Meanings – Kidadl

  • Author: kidadl.com
  • Published Date: 08/02/2022
  • Review: 1.98 (176 vote)
  • Summary: · Many last names in South Africa make references to royalty. 59. Igwe (Igbo origin) meaning “sky”. Igwe is one of the most common surnames found 

22 South African Cape Coloured – Surnames | FamilyTreeDNA

  • Author: familytreedna.com
  • Published Date: 04/25/2022
  • Review: 1.88 (79 vote)
  • Summary: $10.00 ; 17, Damara, 0 ; 18, Daniels, 2 ; 19, Davids, 0 ; 20, Dawson, 1 ; 21, de Swart, 0

23 South African Names and Surnames – WorldNames

  • Author: worldnames.xyz
  • Published Date: 09/19/2021
  • Review: 1.7 (120 vote)
  • Summary: Names: Maria, Elizabeth, Anna, Johannes, David, John, Johannes, Maria, Elizabeth, David, Anna, John, Michael, Sibongile, Johanna, Sipho…; Surnames: 

24 South African Submitted Surnames – Behind the Name

  • Author: surnames.behindthename.com
  • Published Date: 02/04/2022
  • Review: 1.64 (96 vote)
  • Summary: South African Submitted Surnames · Alborough · Amsterdam · Baard · Badenhorst · Basie · Bekker · Bok · Buys 

25 South African Surnames – most common family names from South

  • Author: surnam.es
  • Published Date: 06/17/2022
  • Review: 1.45 (103 vote)
  • Summary: The most common South African surnames · Dlamini (310094) · Nkosi (300929) · Ndlovu (281656) · Khumalo (273217) · Sithole (216358) · Botha (215864) · Mahlangu (215528) 

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