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

Ebong, 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 Ebong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ebong in America

Ebong is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ebong surname appeared 136 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 Ebong.

The history of the last name Ebong

The surname EBONG originated in the West African country of Cameroon. It is believed to have derived from the Ngwe dialect, where "ebong" means "forest".

The earliest known record of the surname EBONG dates back to the late 16th century in a village census record from the Bafut Kingdom, located in the Northwest Region of Cameroon. In this record, the name was spelled as "Ebone", which is thought to be an earlier variation.

In the 18th century, several EBONG families were noted in records from the nearby Bamenda Grasslands, indicating the possible spread of the name beyond its original region. During this time, the spelling had evolved closer to its modern form.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname EBONG was Ngu Ebong, born around 1720 in the village of Bamunka. He was a respected hunter and trader, and his descendants carried on the family name.

Another notable bearer of the EBONG surname was Ngwa Ebong, born in 1805 in the village of Bafut. He was a skilled blacksmith and is credited with developing improved techniques for forging tools and weapons.

In the late 19th century, several EBONG individuals were recorded in historical documents from British colonial administrators in Cameroon. One such person was Fon (Chief) Ebong Ngwa, who ruled over the village of Bafut from 1885 to 1902.

During the early 20th century, the EBONG surname began to spread beyond Cameroon as some individuals emigrated to other parts of Africa and the world. One notable figure was Ebong Kinge, born in 1912 in Bamenda, who became a respected educator and helped establish several schools in his home region.

Another prominent individual with the EBONG surname was Ekane Ebong, born in 1935 in Bafut. He was a renowned artist and sculptor, known for his intricate wood carvings depicting traditional Cameroonian life and culture.

Throughout its history, the EBONG surname has maintained a strong connection to its roots in the forested regions of Cameroon, with many bearers of the name continuing to reside in or trace their ancestry back to the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ebong

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

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

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