Mofokeng Family History & Genealogy
Mofokeng Last Name History & Origin
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Bafokeng get their name from a period of living in a region with a lot of dew (phoka). They called themselves “Ba-Phokeng” (those who live in a place of dew). Ba-Phokeng over time then evolved to Bafokeng. However, they still use ‘phoka’ as a term of endearment when they call each other. For the most part, many Bafokeng venerate the rabbit (‘mutla) – except perhaps those who come from “Masaleng-a- Phokeng” i.e. Phokeng (at/or near Rustenburg in South Africa). These Bafokeng from Masaleng-a- Phokeng venerate the tamed crocodile (koena), which is represented in their emblem as a closed-mouth crocodile. It is worth mentioning that, at one point, all Bafokeng in fact venerated the tamed crocodile.
Name Origin
People from the place where there's dew.
"From where there's dew"
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Nationality & Ethnicity
South Africa, Sotho Ethnicity
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With a great genealogy, roots & heritage, the young Mofokeng is a leader in his own right. Mofokeng is a Structural Engineering Graduate, an Education Scholar & College educator. Mofokeng has a heart for the people just like his ancestors, during College training Mofokeng held the role of Student representative for the Engineering faculty. Samuel advocated for better learning resources & academic exposure. Samuel is involved in a variety of community development projects in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
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