BANGURA
Bangura
Bangura is a surname of Sierra Leonean origin, prominently found among the Mende and Temne ethnic groups. It is also a common last name in the West African countries of Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea, particularly among individuals of Mandingo and Fula ancestry.
Etymology
The surname Bangura is believed to have originated from the Temne language of Sierra Leone, with variations such as Bangurah or Bangoura. The name signifies a heritage or lineage associated with a specific family or clan.
Distribution and Significance
Bangura is a widely distributed surname, with many individuals bearing this name in Sierra Leone, the United Kingdom, and other countries where Sierra Leonean diaspora communities are present. The name carries a sense of identity and cultural heritage, often linking individuals to their ancestral roots in West Africa.
Notable Individuals
Al Bangura - A professional footballer from Sierra Leone who played for English clubs Watford and Blackpool. Zainab Bangura - A prominent Sierra Leonean politician and former United Nations envoy. Ibrahim Bangura - A notable artist known for his vibrant and expressive paintings.
The Bangura surname holds historical and cultural significance, reflecting the rich and diverse heritage of the people from Sierra Leone and surrounding West African regions.
There are approximately 1,181 people named Bangura in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,497th most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Bangura.
Region of origin: Africa
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abdul
- Abu
- Alhaji
- Alhassan
- Haroun
- Hassan
- Ibrahim
- Mohamed
- Mohammed
- Musa
- Osman
- Samuel
Female
- Adama
- Aminata
- Emma
- Fatima
- Fatmata
- Hannah
- Hawa
- Isatu
- Isha
- Kadiatu
- Mariama
- Marie
- Mballu
- Sarah
- Zainab
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.