DAUDA
Dauda
Dauda, sometimes spelled Dawda, is a British surname of West African origin. The name is most commonly found among people of Nigerian and Gambian descent. It is believed to have originated from the Hausa or Fulani tribes in Nigeria and the Mandinka people in Gambia.
The surname Dauda is often used as a first name in certain West African cultures, and when carried over as a surname in the British context, it signifies a familial link to the original bearer. The name may have been brought to the United Kingdom by immigrants or descendants of immigrants from these West African countries.
As with many surnames of African origin in the UK, the name Dauda serves as a testament to the rich cultural diversity and historical ties between Britain and its former colonies. It represents the migration and integration of people from different parts of the world, contributing to the multicultural tapestry of British society.
There are approximately 261 people named Dauda in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Dauda.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abraham
- Adam
- Ibrahim
- Kayode
- Kazeem
- Mohamed
- Mohammed
- Patrick
- Samson
- Taiwo
Female
- Aramide
- Deborah
- Funmi
- Grace
- Helen
- Josephine
- Kadiatu
- Kehinde
- Mariam
- Rama