Exclusieve achternamen zijn namen die alleen in Kenia voorkomen en in geen enkel ander land ter wereld te vinden zijn. Ze vormen uniek cultureel erfgoed en weerspiegelen het taalkundige, geografische of historische isolement van de regio. Deze tabel toont de 100 meest voorkomende exclusieve achternamen.
| # | Achternaam | Dragers | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Kenia?
Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in Kenia 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 Kenia?
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 Kenia.
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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