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

Mutombo, 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 Mutombo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mutombo in America

Mutombo is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mutombo surname appeared 169 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 Mutombo.

The history of the last name Mutombo

The surname Mutombo has its origins in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly known as the Belgian Congo, and can be traced back to the late 19th century. It is derived from the Lingala language, which is one of the prominent languages spoken in the western region of the country.

This surname is believed to have its roots in the word "mutombe," which means "a person who is strong and resilient." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who displayed physical strength and endurance, perhaps in the context of manual labor or warfare.

While there are no known historical references to the name Mutombo in ancient manuscripts or records, some of the earliest documented instances of this surname can be found in colonial-era records from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Mutombo was Tshimanga Mutombo, born in 1872 in the village of Kinshasa. He was a respected elder and community leader known for his wisdom and diplomatic skills.

Another notable figure was Dibungi Mutombo, a skilled hunter and tracker who lived in the late 19th century. His expertise in navigating the dense forests of the Congo Basin was highly valued by his tribe.

In the 20th century, the name gained wider recognition with the rise of Dikembe Mutombo, the renowned basketball player from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Born in 1966, he played in the NBA from 1991 to 2009 and was known for his defensive prowess and philanthropic efforts.

Another individual of note is Nsasi Mutombo, born in 1948, who was a prominent political activist and human rights advocate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He played a crucial role in raising awareness of the country's struggles during the turbulent years following independence.

Lastly, Mibenge Mutombo, born in 1935, was a respected linguist and scholar who dedicated his life to preserving and documenting the Lingala language and its cultural heritage.

These examples demonstrate the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals bearing the surname Mutombo, reflecting the rich history and cultural significance of this name in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mutombo

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

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

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