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

Drammeh, 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 Drammeh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Drammeh in America

Drammeh is the 45189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Drammeh surname appeared 474 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 Drammeh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Drammeh to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Drammeh

The surname DRAMMEH is believed to have originated in West Africa, specifically in the Gambia region. It is derived from the Mandinka language spoken in parts of Senegal, Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau. The name is thought to be a variation of the word "dramme," which means "to walk or stride."

The earliest known recorded instances of the DRAMMEH surname can be traced back to the late 16th century, when the region was heavily involved in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Some historical records show individuals with the surname being captured and sold into slavery during this period.

One notable figure with the DRAMMEH surname was Lamin Drammeh, a Gambian soldier and military leader who fought against the British colonial forces in the late 19th century. He was born around 1840 and led a resistance movement against the British until his capture and execution in 1901.

Another prominent individual was Samba Drammeh, a revered Gambian griot (oral historian and storyteller) who lived in the early 20th century. He was known for preserving and passing down the rich cultural traditions and histories of the Mandinka people through his oral narratives and performances.

In the late 20th century, Fatou Drammeh made a significant contribution to the field of education in Gambia. Born in 1948, she served as the principal of several prominent schools and worked tirelessly to improve access to quality education, particularly for girls and women in rural areas.

Ousman Drammeh, born in 1962, is a renowned Gambian artist and sculptor. His works, which often depict traditional Mandinka culture and themes, have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, showcasing the rich artistic heritage of his homeland.

Lastly, Lamin Drammeh, born in 1978, is a Gambian-American author and journalist. His memoir, "A House in Exile," published in 2014, recounts his experiences as a political refugee fleeing his home country during the turbulent regime of President Yahya Jammeh.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Drammeh

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

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 Drammeh 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Drammeh has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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