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

Mangoba, 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 Mangoba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mangoba in America

Mangoba is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mangoba surname appeared 162 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 Mangoba.

The history of the last name Mangoba

The surname Mangoba is believed to have originated in Africa, specifically in the region now known as Angola. The name is thought to have its roots in the Kimbundu language, which was spoken by the Mbundu people of Angola.

Mangoba is believed to be derived from the Kimbundu word "manga," which means "horn" or "antler." It is possible that the name was initially given to someone who worked with horns or antlers, or perhaps someone who had a physical resemblance to an animal with horns.

There are no known historical records or manuscripts that specifically mention the surname Mangoba, as written records from that region and time period are scarce. However, the name's linguistic origins in the Kimbundu language suggest that it has been used for centuries by the Mbundu people.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Mangoba are from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when records of Angolan names began to be more consistently documented. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was João Mangoba, an Angolan farmer who lived in the late 1800s.

Another notable individual with the surname Mangoba was Maria Mangoba, an Angolan activist who fought for women's rights and education in the early 20th century. She was born in 1890 and played a significant role in the empowerment of women in her community.

In more recent history, there was a prominent Angolan writer and journalist named António Mangoba, who was born in 1924 and played a key role in promoting Angolan literature and culture during the country's struggle for independence.

Another individual of note was José Mangoba, an Angolan politician and diplomat who served as the first ambassador of independent Angola to the United States in the 1970s.

Lastly, Mariana Mangoba was an Angolan artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her work depicting traditional Angolan culture and life. She was born in 1935 and her art remains an important part of Angola's cultural heritage.

While the surname Mangoba is not as common as some other Angolan names, it has a rich history and linguistic roots that reflect the diverse cultural tapestry of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mangoba

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

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

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