History: The surname Luthuli is of Zulu origin, signifying a connection to the Luthuli lineage. It is associated with the renowned Zulu leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Chief Albert Luthuli. Notable individuals with this surname include:

  • Albertina Sisulu: A South African anti-apartheid activist and politician, married to Walter Sisulu, whose maiden name was Luthuli.

Popular people from Luthuli last name

Chief Albert Luthuli (Politics/History)
President of the African National Congress (1952-1967). First African recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize (1960) for his leadership in the non-violent struggle against apartheid. He was a teacher, church lay preacher, and chief of the Umvoti Mission Reserve.