Find out how popular the last name Dlamini is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Dlamini.

Dlamini, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Dlamini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dlamini in America

Dlamini is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dlamini surname appeared 108 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Dlamini.

The history of the last name Dlamini

The surname Dlamini is of Swazi origin and has its roots in the Kingdom of Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland. It is a name that dates back to the 18th century and is derived from the Siswati word "dlamini," meaning "the great one" or "the one of high rank."

The Dlamini name is closely associated with the Swazi royal family, as it is the surname of the current and past monarchs of Eswatini. The earliest recorded mention of the name can be found in historical accounts and oral traditions that trace the lineage of the Dlamini clan back to the reign of King Ngwane III, who ruled the Swazi nation from around 1745 to 1780.

One of the most notable figures in Swazi history bearing the Dlamini name was King Mswati II, who ruled from 1840 to 1868. He is credited with uniting the Swazi people and consolidating the Kingdom of Eswatini during his reign. Another prominent Dlamini was King Sobhuza II, who reigned from 1899 to 1982 and is considered the father of modern Swaziland.

Beyond the royal lineage, the Dlamini name has been carried by many influential individuals throughout Swazi history. Makhosazana Dlamini, born in the late 19th century, was a renowned traditional healer and midwife who played a significant role in preserving Swazi cultural practices. Makhosonke Dlamini, who lived in the early 20th century, was a respected chief and advisor to the Swazi monarchy.

In more recent times, Prince Mangaliso Dlamini, born in 1945, has been a prominent figure in Swazi politics and served as Prime Minister of Eswatini from 1976 to 1979. Lindiwe Dlamini, born in 1963, is a respected Swazi writer and academic who has made significant contributions to the study of Swazi literature and culture.

While the Dlamini name has its roots in Eswatini, it has also spread to other parts of Southern Africa, including South Africa and Mozambique, due to migration and intermarriage. However, the name remains most closely associated with the Swazi people and their rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dlamini

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Dlamini.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Dlamini was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Dlamini was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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