Surname Chikwa (Chikwa 
) , throughout the world, is a rare family name. The cognomen Chikwa is characteristic of Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Zambia, where it is quite a rare surname, Zimbabwe, where it is a rare surname, and South Africa, where it is a very rare surname. In absolute terms, the name is most common in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria. Also, Chikwa is the forename as well as the last name.