Origin and Distribution: The surname Mangwende is of Shona origin, predominantly found in Zimbabwe, where it is borne by approximately 4,060 individuals, making it the 97,521st most common surname worldwide. The name is also present in countries such as Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, though in smaller numbers. ([forebears.io](https://forebears.io/surnames/mangwende))

Meaning: The Mangwende surname is associated with the Nhowe people, a subgroup of the Shona tribe in Zimbabwe. The Mangwende dynasty, established in 1606 by the patriarch Sakubvunza, is the royal lineage of the Nhowe people. The totem of the Mangwende clan is “Moyo Muzukuru,” symbolized by the bull, with the heart of the animal being sacred to the tribe. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangwende))