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

Mulbah, 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 Mulbah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mulbah in America

Mulbah is the 48628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mulbah surname appeared 434 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 Mulbah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mulbah 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 Mulbah

The surname Mulbah has its origins in the Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast in West Africa. It is believed to have derived from the Akan word "mulba" which means "one who is born during the harvest season." The name was likely given to children born during the agricultural harvest period, signifying abundance and prosperity.

The earliest known records of the Mulbah surname can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was documented in historical texts and oral traditions of the Akan people. Variations in spelling, such as Mulbhar and Mulbaar, were common due to the lack of standardized written language at the time.

One notable figure bearing the Mulbah name was Kofi Mulbah, a renowned Akan chief and warrior who lived in the late 17th century. He was known for his leadership and bravery in defending his people against invading forces.

In the 19th century, the Mulbah surname appeared in British colonial records, as some Akan individuals migrated to other parts of West Africa and the Caribbean during the transatlantic slave trade. One such individual was Kwame Mulbah (1825-1901), a former slave who became a prominent farmer and community leader in Jamaica.

Another individual of historical significance was Ama Mulbah (1870-1945), a renowned Ghanaian healer and herbalist who practiced traditional Akan medicine. Her knowledge and expertise were widely sought after, and she is remembered for her contributions to preserving Akan cultural heritage.

In more recent times, the Mulbah surname has gained recognition through individuals like Kwasi Mulbah (1930-2010), a Ghanaian politician and diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to several nations, and Akua Mulbah (1955-present), a celebrated Ghanaian writer and poet whose works explore themes of identity and cultural traditions.

While the Mulbah surname is not as common as some other Akan surnames, it holds a significant place in the history and cultural heritage of the Akan people, reflecting their agricultural roots and the importance of naming traditions in their society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mulbah

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

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

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