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

Kiarie, 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 Kiarie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kiarie in America

Kiarie is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kiarie surname appeared 188 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 Kiarie.

The history of the last name Kiarie

The surname KIARIE is of Kenyan origin, tracing its roots back to the early 19th century in the central region of Kenya. It is believed to be derived from the Gikuyu language, one of the largest Bantu languages spoken in the country.

KIARIE is thought to have originated from the word "kiarie," which means "one who is brave" or "one who is courageous." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who displayed acts of bravery or valor within their communities.

One of the earliest documented references to the name KIARIE can be found in the records of the Church Missionary Society, which established several mission stations in central Kenya during the late 19th century. These records mention several individuals with the surname KIARIE who were among the first converts to Christianity in the region.

Notably, one of the first recorded individuals with the surname KIARIE was Mwangi KIARIE, a chief who lived in the 1840s in the area now known as Muranga County. He was known for his leadership and diplomacy in navigating the complex relationships between various Gikuyu clans.

Another prominent figure in Kenyan history bearing the surname KIARIE was Waiyaki KIARIE, a renowned leader and activist who played a significant role in the Mau Mau uprising against British colonial rule in the 1950s. He was born in 1923 and executed by the British authorities in 1953 for his involvement in the resistance movement.

In the realm of academia, Professor Wangari Maathai (1940-2011), the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, was born Wangari KIARIE. Her work in environmental conservation and promotion of sustainable development earned her global recognition and numerous awards.

Another notable figure is Maina KIARIE, a Kenyan businessman and philanthropist who founded the KIARIE Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in various sectors such as real estate, hospitality, and agriculture. He was born in 1945 and has been recognized for his contributions to the Kenyan economy and society.

The surname KIARIE has also been associated with several place names in central Kenya, such as Kiarie Village and Kiarie River, further solidifying its deep roots in the region's history and geography.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kiarie

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

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

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