Most Common Surnames in Sokoto (Nigeria)

Sokoto is a major city located in extreme northwestern Nigeria, near the confluence of the Sokoto River and the Rima River. As of 2006 it has a population of over 427,760. Sokoto is the modern-day capital of Sokoto State and was previously the capital of the north-western states.


1. Abubakar 268.6k
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2. Ibrahim 148.3k
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3. Aliyu 147.5k
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4. Abdullahi 146.9k
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5. Bello 136.4k
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6. Muhammad 117.3k
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7. Umar 116.6k
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8. Sani 108.8k
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9. Shehu 99.7k
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10. Muhammadu 98.5k
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