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

Mboup, 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 Mboup surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mboup in America

Mboup is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mboup surname appeared 120 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 Mboup.

The history of the last name Mboup

The surname MBOUP is of Senegalese origin, tracing its roots back to the Wolof ethnic group of West Africa. The name likely emerged during the 14th or 15th century when surnames were becoming more prevalent in the region.

The name MBOUP is believed to derive from the Wolof word "mbup," which means "to carry" or "to bear." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a porter or carried goods for a living. Alternatively, it could have been a descriptive name given to someone who was known for their strength or ability to carry heavy loads.

Early records of the surname MBOUP are scarce, as written documentation was limited in the region during the medieval period. However, some oral histories and genealogical accounts suggest that the name was particularly concentrated in the Saloum and Sine-Saloum regions of modern-day Senegal.

One of the earliest known references to the name MBOUP can be found in the writings of the 17th-century French explorer and author, André Brue. In his account of his travels through Senegambia, Brue mentions encountering individuals with the surname MBOUP, indicating that the name was well-established in the region by that time.

Notable individuals with the surname MBOUP throughout history include:

1. Amadou Moustapha MBOUP (c. 1820-1895), a prominent Senegalese religious leader and scholar who played a significant role in the spread of Islam in the region.

2. Léopold Sédar Senghor (1906-2001), a Senegalese poet, philosopher, and politician who served as the first President of Senegal from 1960 to 1980. Although his surname was Senghor, his mother's maiden name was MBOUP.

3. Iba Der MBOUP (1935-2008), a renowned Senegalese artist and sculptor whose works explored themes of African identity and cultural heritage.

4. Mame Madior MBOUP (1920-1997), a Senegalese educator and writer who contributed significantly to the development of Wolof literature and the preservation of Wolof cultural traditions.

5. Ousmane MBOUP (1923-2001), a Senegalese politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Senegal from 1970 to 1980.

While the surname MBOUP has its origins in Senegal, it has since spread to other parts of West Africa and beyond, as individuals with this name have migrated and established communities in various regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mboup

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

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

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