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

Kaboré, 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 Kaboré surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kaboré in America

Kaboré is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kaboré surname appeared 228 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 Kaboré.

The history of the last name Kaboré

The surname KABORE originated in Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa. It is derived from the Mossi language, which is spoken by the largest ethnic group in the country. The name is believed to have been derived from the word "kaborgo," which means "chief" or "leader" in Mossi.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KABORE can be traced back to the 15th century, when the Mossi Kingdom was at the height of its power. During this time, the kingdom was ruled by a powerful dynasty of chiefs, some of whom may have borne the name KABORE.

In the 16th century, the Mossi Kingdom came under attack from neighboring kingdoms, and many people bearing the name KABORE were forced to flee to other parts of the region. This led to the name spreading to other parts of West Africa, including present-day Mali and Niger.

One of the most famous individuals to bear the name KABORE was Oumarou Kanazoé Kabore, who lived from 1881 to 1944. He was a prominent political leader in French West Africa and played a key role in the resistance against French colonial rule.

Another notable figure with the name KABORE was Oumarou Clément Kabore, born in 1938. He was a Burkinabé politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Burkina Faso from 1994 to 1996.

In the 18th century, the name KABORE was also found in various historical documents and records kept by French colonial authorities in the region. Some of these records included references to individuals bearing the name, such as traders and village leaders.

The name KABORE has also been associated with various place names in Burkina Faso, such as the town of Kaboré in the Kadiogo Province. This town may have been named after a prominent individual or family bearing the surname.

Another notable individual with the name KABORE was Joseph Kabore, a Burkinabé author and playwright who lived from 1925 to 2007. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential literary figures in Burkina Faso and was known for his works that explored themes of cultural identity and social justice.

Overall, the surname KABORE has a rich history and cultural significance in Burkina Faso and the wider West African region. It is a name that has been associated with leadership, resistance against colonial rule, and cultural expression over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kaboré

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

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

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