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

Kabeya, 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 Kabeya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kabeya in America

Kabeya is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kabeya surname appeared 103 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 Kabeya.

The history of the last name Kabeya

The surname KABEYA originates from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country located in Central Africa. It is believed to have roots in the Kikongo language, which is spoken by the Kongo people, one of the largest ethnic groups in the region.

KABEYA is thought to be derived from the Kikongo word "kabèya," which means "to remember" or "to recall." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who possessed an exceptional memory or had a role in preserving and passing down oral traditions and histories within their communities.

Historical records mentioning the KABEYA surname are scarce, as written documentation from pre-colonial times in this region is limited. However, some of the earliest known references to the name can be found in Portuguese missionary accounts and colonial records from the 16th and 17th centuries, when the Kingdom of Kongo had established trade and diplomatic relations with European powers.

One notable figure bearing the KABEYA surname was Nzinga Mbemba Affonso I, who ruled as the King of the Kingdom of Kongo from 1506 to 1543. His reign was marked by the promotion of Christianity and the establishment of close ties with Portugal. Another early example is Beatriz KABEYA, a prominent figure in the Kingdom of Kongo during the late 16th century, known for her involvement in trade negotiations and diplomatic efforts.

As the KABEYA name spread beyond its original region, it can be found in various spellings and variations, such as KABEIA, KABAYA, and KABEA. These variations often reflect local linguistic adaptations or differences in transcription from oral to written form.

In more recent history, a notable individual with the KABEYA surname was Joseph KABEYA, a Congolese politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the 1960s. Another prominent figure was André KABEYA, a Congolese artist and sculptor known for his works depicting traditional Kongo culture and religious beliefs, active in the mid-20th century.

Other notable individuals with the KABEYA surname include:

1. Pauline KABEYA, a Congolese writer and activist who has published several novels and works advocating for women's rights and social justice.
2. Didier KABEYA, a Congolese football (soccer) player who represented the Democratic Republic of the Congo national team in the 1990s.
3. Tshisenge KABEYA, a Congolese politician and member of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
4. Christophe KABEYA, a Congolese musician and singer known for his contributions to the Congolese rumba genre.
5. Jeanne KABEYA, a Congolese educator and advocate for children's rights, who has worked extensively in promoting access to education in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kabeya

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

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

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