Jaiteh

Jaiteh is a British surname with origins from The Gambia in West Africa. The name is believed to have been a patronymic surname, derived from the given name of the father Jaiteh. The surname Jaiteh is relatively rare in the United Kingdom but can be found among the Gambian diaspora and their descendants.

Individuals with the surname Jaiteh have made various contributions to their communities and professions. The name Jaiteh may carry significant cultural and historical significance for those who bear it, linking them to their Gambian heritage.

As with many surnames, the etymology and history of Jaiteh may be of interest to genealogists, historians, and individuals exploring their family roots. Further research into the surname Jaiteh can provide insight into the migration patterns and cultural exchanges that have shaped the British and Gambian communities over time.

There are approximately 111 people named Jaiteh in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Jaiteh.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Amadou
  • Ebrima
  • Kebba
  • Lamin
  • Modou
  • Momodou
  • Mustapha
  • Omar
  • Ousman
  • Saikou

Female

  • Amanda
  • Amy
  • Binta
  • Bintou
  • Fatou
  • Laura
  • Mama
  • Maria
  • Patricia
  • Sona

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