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

Mambo, 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 Mambo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mambo in America

Mambo is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mambo surname appeared 156 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 Mambo.

The history of the last name Mambo

The surname MAMBO has its origins in the Caribbean region, specifically in the islands of Cuba and Puerto Rico. It is believed to have emerged during the late 18th century and early 19th century. The name is derived from the word "mambo," which refers to a lively and rhythmic dance that originated in Cuba and became popular throughout Latin America and beyond.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname MAMBO can be found in the baptismal records of the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Merced in Havana, Cuba, dating back to the late 1700s. At that time, the name was often spelled as "Mambo" or "Mambó," reflecting the Spanish influence on the region.

In the 19th century, the MAMBO surname started to appear in various historical documents related to the Caribbean region. For instance, in 1842, a man named José MAMBO was listed as a landowner in the municipality of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Additionally, the name appears in several census records from the same period in both Cuba and Puerto Rico.

Historically, the MAMBO surname has been associated with several notable figures. One of the earliest was Juan MAMBO (1810-1882), a Cuban musician and composer who is credited with popularizing the mambo dance and music genre in the early 19th century. Another notable figure was María MAMBO (1878-1946), a Puerto Rican activist and educator who fought for women's rights and worked to improve educational opportunities for underprivileged children.

In the 20th century, the MAMBO surname gained further recognition through individuals such as Pérez MAMBO (1924-2014), a renowned Cuban dancer and choreographer who helped popularize the mambo dance internationally. Additionally, Edmundo MAMBO (1935-2001) was a celebrated Puerto Rican artist and painter whose works captured the vibrant cultural essence of the Caribbean.

Another significant figure bearing the MAMBO surname was Catalina MAMBO (1920-1998), a Cuban-American businesswoman and philanthropist who played a crucial role in promoting and preserving Cuban culture in the United States after the Cuban Revolution.

While the MAMBO surname has its roots in the Caribbean, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including the United States, Europe, and Latin America, carried by individuals and families who have emigrated from the region over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mambo

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

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

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