Most Common Surnames in South Africa

By Region
Eastern Cape Free State Gauteng Kwazulu Natal Limpopo Mpumalanga Northern Cape North West Western Cape
91. Khanyile 53.1k
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92. Cloete 53.0k
In Other Countries
36th in Namibia 1412nd in Zimbabwe 1219th in Cayman Islands
Known People
List of Famous People with Last Name Cloete (3)
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93. Zuma 52.9k
In Other Countries
1497th in Kenya 4579th in Albania 6391st in South Korea
Known People
List of Famous People with Last Name Zuma (1)
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94. Simelane 52.3k
Known People
List of Famous People with Last Name Simelane (1)
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95. van Rooyen 52.2k
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96. Booysen 52.0k
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97. Mudau 51.2k
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98. Langa 51.0k
In Other Countries
1st in Mozambique 2373rd in Spain 3577th in Brazil 1606th in Zambia 1277th in Papua New Guinea 1446th in Zimbabwe 4940th in Benin 17588th in Uganda
Known People
List of Famous People with Last Name Langa (2)
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99. Nhlapo 50.9k
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100. Modise 50.4k
Known People
List of Famous People with Last Name Modise (1)
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