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

Diakhaté, 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 Diakhaté surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Diakhaté in America

Diakhaté is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Diakhaté surname appeared 125 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 Diakhaté.

The history of the last name Diakhaté

The surname DIAKHATE originated in Senegal, West Africa, in the 14th century. It is derived from the Wolof language and is believed to have descended from the word "jakh," meaning "to disperse" or "to spread out." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived a nomadic lifestyle or frequently traveled across the region.

The earliest recorded instances of the name DIAKHATE can be found in ancient Senegalese manuscripts dating back to the 15th century. These documents often referenced individuals with this surname in connection with various tribes and villages throughout the country's interior regions.

One notable historical figure with the surname DIAKHATE was Maissa Diakhate, a renowned Senegalese griot (oral historian and storyteller) who lived in the late 17th century. Her vivid accounts of local folklore and traditions played a significant role in preserving the cultural heritage of her people.

In the 19th century, Amadou Diakhate was a respected Islamic scholar and teacher from the city of Saint-Louis, Senegal. He established several Quranic schools and was widely admired for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence.

Another prominent figure was Cheikh Anta Diop, a Senegalese historian, anthropologist, and scholar who lived from 1923 to 1986. He is best known for his groundbreaking work on African history and his contributions to the African Renaissance movement.

Adama Diakhate, born in 1938, was a Senegalese politician who served as the Minister of Interior from 1988 to 1998. He played a crucial role in the country's transition to democracy during his tenure.

Lastly, Babacar Diakhate, a contemporary Senegalese artist born in 1967, has gained international recognition for his vibrant paintings and sculptures that explore themes of African identity and cultural heritage.

While the surname DIAKHATE has its roots in Senegal, it has since spread to other parts of West Africa and beyond, as people with this name have migrated and established communities in various regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Diakhaté

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

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

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