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

Maramba, 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 Maramba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maramba in America

Maramba is the 61436th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maramba surname appeared 327 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 Maramba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maramba to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Maramba

The surname Maramba is of Angolan origin, tracing its roots back to the late 15th century when Portuguese explorers first encountered the Kimbundu people of the region. The name is derived from the Kimbundu word "maramba," which means "farmer" or "cultivator of the land."

In the early days of Portuguese colonization, many Kimbundu people adopted Portuguese surnames, either as a result of conversion to Christianity or for administrative purposes. The Maramba surname likely originated during this period, as Kimbundu farmers embraced the new naming conventions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Maramba surname can be found in the archives of the Portuguese colonial administration in Luanda, dating back to the late 16th century. These records document land grants and tax records for individuals bearing the Maramba name.

Interestingly, the Maramba surname also appears in several historical manuscripts from the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in accounts of missionary activities among the Kimbundu people. These accounts often mention individuals with the Maramba surname as local leaders or influential figures within their communities.

One notable historical figure with the Maramba surname was Pedro Maramba, a Kimbundu chief who played a significant role in the resistance against Portuguese colonial expansion in the late 17th century. Born around 1650, Pedro Maramba led a series of uprisings against Portuguese rule, ultimately losing his life in battle in 1681.

Another prominent individual was Maria Maramba, a Kimbundu woman who was renowned for her expertise in traditional medicine and healing practices. Born in the early 18th century, Maria Maramba's knowledge and skills were widely sought after by both the Kimbundu people and Portuguese settlers.

In the 19th century, the Maramba surname gained further prominence with the rise of José Maramba, a influential trader and businessman in Luanda. José Maramba, born in 1820, amassed considerable wealth through his trading ventures and was known for his philanthropic efforts in supporting education and community development initiatives.

As the Angolan diaspora grew in the 20th century, the Maramba surname spread to other parts of the world, particularly to countries with significant Angolan immigrant communities, such as Portugal, Brazil, and the United States.

Throughout its history, the Maramba surname has remained closely tied to its Kimbundu roots, serving as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and resilience of the Angolan people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maramba

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

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 Maramba 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Maramba has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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