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

Archibong, 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 Archibong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Archibong in America

Archibong is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Archibong surname appeared 114 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 Archibong.

The history of the last name Archibong

The surname Archibong originates from the Efik people of the Calabar region in present-day Cross River State, Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged around the 17th century, derived from the Efik words "archi" meaning "first" and "bong" meaning "child" or "born".

The name Archibong was likely given to the firstborn child in a family, as was common in many West African naming traditions. It may have initially referred to a specific individual who was the firstborn in their family, and then passed down as a surname over generations.

Early records of the name Archibong are scarce, as written documentation was not widespread in the region until the arrival of European traders and missionaries in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. However, it is likely that the name existed in oral tradition and local records much earlier.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Archibong was Eyo Archibong, a prominent Efik trader and diplomat who lived in the early 19th century. He played a significant role in establishing trade relations between the Efik people and European merchants in the region.

Another notable figure was King Archibong III, who ruled the Efik Kingdom of Calabar from 1904 to 1919. He played a crucial role in negotiating with the British colonial authorities and safeguarding the rights and traditions of his people during a period of significant social and political change.

In the 20th century, Bassey Archibong, born in 1924, was a prominent Nigerian politician and businessman. He served as a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives and played a key role in the development of the country's oil and gas industry.

More recently, Archibong Effiong Archibong, born in 1940, was a Nigerian economist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of development economics. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar from 1989 to 1995.

Another notable individual was Enefiok Archibong, born in 1955, a Nigerian architect and urban planner who has been instrumental in shaping the built environment of many cities across West Africa.

While the surname Archibong has its roots in the Efik culture of Nigeria, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical origins and significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural traditions of the Calabar region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Archibong

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

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 Archibong 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 Archibong was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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