Kikuyu Surnames

Kikuyu names are used by the Kikuyu people of Kenya.
usage
Kamau Eastern African, Kikuyu
Derived from the given name Kamau.
Kariuki Eastern African, Kikuyu
Derived from the given name Kariuki.
Kenyatta Eastern African, Kikuyu
From kinyata, the name of a type of ornamental belt worn by the Maasai. This was the surname of the first president of Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta (1897-1978). He adopted the surname in his youth.
Maina Eastern African, Kikuyu
Derived from the given name Maina.
Mwangi Eastern African, Kikuyu
Derived from the given name Mwangi.