Cognomen Mbavu (Mbavu 
) , across the world, is a rare family name. The family name Mbavu is characteristic of Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Tanzania, where it is a rare surname, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Kenya. Very seldom, Mbavu is the forename as well as the last name.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Mbavu | Tanzania, South Africa, Kenya, United Kingdom, Democratic Republic of the Congo |