mutaii

Mutaii is a surname of East African origin, most commonly found in Kenya. It appears to be a variant spelling related to the more widely attested surname Mutai, a name that occurs among several Kenyan communities. The double “i” in Mutaii is typically a transliteration or family-specific spelling choice rather than a separate linguistic root.

Etymology and variants: The root Mutai is associated with Kenyan linguistic and ethnic lineages, particularly within communities that speak Nilotic or Cushitic-influenced languages. The addition of a second i in Mutaii may reflect local naming conventions, clan or family identifiers, or orthographic variation introduced by record-keepers or diaspora communities. There is no widely cited linguistic analysis focusing specifically on the Mutaii form.

Distribution and demographics: Mutaii remains relatively uncommon and is most frequently recorded among Kenyan populations, especially in areas where Kalenjin-speaking communities are present. The surname has also appeared in diaspora communities in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and Australia, where Kenyan families have settled in recent decades.

Notable people: There are individuals with the surname Mutaii, but they are not widely documented in international biographical databases. As a result, no globally recognized figures bearing the name are commonly cited in major reference works.

See also: Mutai, a related surname line in the region; Kalenjin naming traditions and other East African surname practices.