Find out how popular the last name Amadu is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Amadu.

Amadu, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Amadu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amadu in America

Amadu is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amadu surname appeared 110 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Amadu.

The history of the last name Amadu

The surname "Amadu" is believed to have its origins in West Africa, specifically in the region now known as Guinea. It is derived from the Mandinka word "Amadou," which means "belonging to Amadu," where "Amadu" itself is a male given name meaning "one who is trustworthy or reliable."

The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the Mali Empire, which spanned parts of modern-day Guinea, Mali, Senegal, and Mauritania. During this time, the name Amadu was commonly used among the ruling classes and aristocracy of the empire.

One notable historical figure with the surname Amadu was Bakari Amadu, a 15th-century scholar and diplomat from the Songhai Empire, which succeeded the Mali Empire. Bakari Amadu is known for his travels to various parts of the world, including the Middle East and Europe, where he documented his observations and experiences.

Another prominent individual bearing this surname was Fatima Amadu, a 17th-century ruler of the Futa Jallon region in present-day Guinea. She was renowned for her leadership skills and her efforts in promoting education and cultural preservation within her kingdom.

In the 19th century, Mamadou Amadu was a influential political figure in the resistance against French colonial rule in Guinea. He was a prominent leader in the Wassoulou Empire and is remembered for his efforts to defend the sovereignty of his people.

The surname Amadu also has variants and alternative spellings, such as Amadou, Ahmadou, and Amdou, which reflect the diverse linguistic and cultural influences in the regions where it originated.

While the surname Amadu is most prevalent in Guinea and neighboring West African countries, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. Some notable individuals with this surname from more recent times include the Guinean writer and scholar Djibril Tamsir Amadu and the American author and activist Ishmael Amadu.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amadu

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Amadu.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Amadu was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Amadu was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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