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

Momoh, 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 Momoh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Momoh in America

Momoh is the 50275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Momoh surname appeared 416 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 Momoh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Momoh 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 Momoh

The surname "MOMOH" is of Nigerian origin, specifically from the Yoruba ethnic group of southwestern Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged in the 17th or 18th century, though its precise roots are obscure. Some scholars suggest it may be derived from the Yoruba word "Omo," meaning "child" or "offspring," potentially indicating a familial or clan affiliation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "MOMOH" can be found in the archives of the Oyo Empire, a prominent Yoruba kingdom that flourished between the 16th and 19th centuries. These records, written in the Yoruba language and preserved by oral historians, mention individuals bearing the name during the reign of Alaafin Abiodun (1770-1789).

In the 19th century, as the Atlantic slave trade and subsequent colonial rule brought Nigerian communities into closer contact with European powers, the name "MOMOH" began to appear in written records maintained by British administrators. Notable individuals from this period include Momoh Ajibola (1820-1891), a respected merchant and community leader in the city of Lagos.

As Nigerians migrated abroad in the 20th century, the name "MOMOH" spread to other parts of the world. One prominent figure was Alhaji Sir Momoh Kadri-Gbaninton (1898-1962), a businessman and politician who served as the first Nigerian-born Mayor of Lagos from 1957 to 1962.

Other notable individuals with the surname "MOMOH" include:

1. Abdulrazaq Momoh (1940-2003), a Nigerian writer and journalist known for his satirical works.
2. Samson Momoh (born 1958), a Nigerian-American computer scientist and professor at the University of Michigan.
3. Musa Momoh (born 1976), a Nigerian professional football player who played as a defender for various clubs in Europe.
4. Fatima Momoh (born 1982), a Nigerian-British fashion designer and entrepreneur based in London.
5. Adamu Momoh (born 1988), a Nigerian-American actor and filmmaker, best known for his role in the TV series "Insecure."

While the name "MOMOH" has its roots in the Yoruba culture of southwestern Nigeria, it has since become a part of the broader Nigerian heritage, transcending ethnic boundaries and continuing to gain recognition across the globe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Momoh

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

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

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