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

Mba, 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 Mba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mba in America

Mba is the 62531st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mba surname appeared 320 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 Mba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mba 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 Mba

The surname "MBA" is believed to have originated in South Asia, specifically in the Indian subcontinent, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Ambu," which means "water" or "river," and was likely used as a topographic surname for individuals residing near a water source.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "MBA" can be found in ancient Indian texts and manuscripts dating back to the 10th century AD. These manuscripts mention individuals with the name "MBA" residing in various regions of what is now modern-day India and Pakistan.

During the 12th century, the name "MBA" began appearing in historical records and documents from the Delhi Sultanate, a prominent Muslim empire that ruled over parts of South Asia. This suggests that the name was adopted by both Hindu and Muslim communities in the region.

Notably, a renowned scholar and poet named Amir Khusrau MBA (1253-1325) hailed from Delhi and is considered one of the greatest literary figures in the Persian language. His works, which included poetry and prose, significantly influenced the cultural and literary landscape of the Indian subcontinent.

Another prominent individual bearing the name "MBA" was Malik Kafur MBA (c. 1293-1316), a military general and commander who served under the Delhi Sultanate. He is known for leading successful military campaigns and conquering territories in present-day South India and Sri Lanka.

In the 15th century, during the reign of the Mughal Empire, the name "MBA" continued to be prevalent, particularly among the elite and noble classes. One notable figure was Mirza Aziz Koka MBA (1542-1624), a prominent nobleman and military commander who served under Akbar, one of the greatest Mughal emperors.

As trade and cultural exchanges increased between South Asia and other regions, the name "MBA" also spread to other parts of the world, including Central Asia, the Middle East, and even parts of Europe. However, its origins can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent, where it has a rich and diverse history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mba

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

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

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