South Africa Naming Customs

Online Tools

 * Most Common Last Names In South Africa
 * Most Popular First Names In South Africa
 * Die Afrikaner-familienaamboek : sketse en besonderhede omtrent die voorgeslagte van bekende Afrikanerfamilies An alphabetical list of South African surnames and early genealogy connected therewith. Third item on the film.
 * Behind the Name: Ndebele Given Names
 * Behind the Name: Tswana Given Names
 * Behind the Name: Xhosa Given Names
 * Behind the Name: Zulu Given Names
 * FamilySearch's surname experience - enter your last name to find its meaning and origin

FamilySearch Library
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