I cognomi esclusivi sono quelli che esistono solo in Kenya e non si trovano in nessun altro paese del mondo. Sono patrimonio culturale unico, riflesso dell'isolamento linguistico, geografico o storico della regione. Questa tabella mostra i 100 cognomi esclusivi più comuni.
| # | Cognome | Portatori | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esinyen | 10.503 | |
| 2 | Wavinya | 8.023 | |
| 3 | Eyanae | 7.674 | |
| 4 | Lumunyasi | 455 | |
| 5 | Wangoni | 320 | |
| 6 | Gibaka | 51 | |
| 7 | Chepgetich | 44 | |
| 8 | Karieri | 15 | |
| 9 | Achucha | 10 | |
| 10 | Sitien | 9 | |
| 11 | Petwell | 5 | |
| 12 | Nguraru | 5 | |
| 13 | Deicy | 5 | |
| 14 | Radonji | 5 | |
| 15 | Elemesi | 4 | |
| 16 | Magechi | 4 | |
| 17 | Osullo | 4 | |
| 18 | Tsimili | 4 | |
| 19 | Maritima | 4 | |
| 20 | Fuckers | 4 | |
| 21 | Kapsabet | 4 | |
| 22 | Shmurda | 3 | |
| 23 | Bridgestone | 2 | |
| 24 | Eunier | 2 | |
| 25 | Gethii | 2 | |
| 26 | Maywaka | 2 | |
| 27 | Wazimu | 2 | |
| 28 | Rapondi | 1 | |
| 29 | Obelix | 1 | |
| 30 | Athowe | 1 | |
| 31 | Roseane | 1 | |
| 32 | 1 | ||
| 33 | Ibuaga | 1 | |
| 34 | Winnfrey | 1 | |
| 35 | Lewinksy | 1 | |
| 36 | Sukeina | 1 | |
| 37 | Kyps | 1 | |
| 38 | Mutsanzu | 1 | |
| 39 | Bechuana | 1 | |
| 40 | Leash | 1 | |
| 41 | Dellyne | 1 | |
| 42 | Mellonne | 1 | |
| 43 | Texx | 1 | |
| 44 | Densell | 1 | |
| 45 | Vanily | 1 | |
| 46 | Chwaa | 1 | |
| 47 | Messii | 1 | |
| 48 | Marintany | 1 | |
| 49 | Haiswa | 1 | |
| 50 | Videta | 1 | |
| 51 | Zype | 1 | |
| 52 | Lojiko | 1 | |
| 53 | Maincia | 1 | |
| 54 | Quii | 1 | |
| 55 | Ivonny | 1 | |
| 56 | Britony | 1 | |
| 57 | Arandoi | 1 | |
| 58 | Fucidin | 1 | |
| 59 | Indegi | 1 | |
| 60 | Duggary | 1 | |
| 61 | Otallo | 1 | |
| 62 | Macwar | 1 | |
| 63 | Produce | 1 | |
| 64 | Lemaroi | 1 | |
| 65 | Synnove | 1 | |
| 66 | Duphine | 1 | |
| 67 | Stellam | 1 | |
| 68 | Brotolo | 1 | |
| 69 | Brunex | 1 | |
| 70 | Olasia | 1 | |
| 71 | Wintus | 1 | |
| 72 | Maiyoro | 1 | |
| 73 | Bivern | 1 | |
| 74 | Wessens | 1 | |
| 75 | Udiaga | 1 | |
| 76 | Deiane | 1 | |
FAQs
What are exclusive surnames in Kenya?
Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in Kenya and are not found in any other country in the world according to our official census data. The most common exclusive surname is Esinyen, with 10.503. registered bearers.
Why do exclusive surnames exist in Kenya?
Exclusive surnames typically arise from linguistic, geographical or historical isolation. They may also derive from local place names, traditional occupations or phonetic adaptations unique to the language and culture of Kenya.
Where does this data come from?
The data comes from official censuses and civil registries. A surname is considered exclusive when it appears in our records from only one country with verified bearers.
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