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

Ncube, 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 Ncube surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ncube in America

Ncube is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ncube surname appeared 142 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 Ncube.

The history of the last name Ncube

The surname Ncube is of Zimbabwean origin, originating from the Ndebele people. It is believed to have emerged around the 15th century, during the period of the Ndebele Kingdom in present-day Zimbabwe.

The name Ncube is derived from the Ndebele word "incube," which means "a square hut" or "a square house." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived in or built square-shaped huts or dwellings.

Early records of the Ncube name can be traced back to the 16th century, when the Ndebele people migrated from the present-day KwaZulu-Natal region in South Africa to the southwestern part of present-day Zimbabwe. The name is found in several historical accounts and manuscripts documenting the Ndebele people's history and traditions.

One notable historical figure with the surname Ncube is Mzilikazi, the founder of the Ndebele Kingdom. He was born around 1790 and led the Ndebele people to their new homeland in the territory that would later become known as Zimbabwe.

Another prominent individual bearing the Ncube name is Dr. Joshua Nkomo, a renowned Zimbabwean nationalist and politician. He was born in 1917 and played a crucial role in the struggle for independence from colonial rule, later becoming the first Vice President of independent Zimbabwe.

Ndabaningi Ncube, born in 1915, was a prominent figure in the Zimbabwean liberation movement. He served as the Secretary-General of the African National Congress of Rhodesia and was a vocal advocate for the rights of the African population during the colonial era.

Welshman Ncube, born in 1960, is a prominent Zimbabwean politician and lawyer. He served as the Secretary-General of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) and later formed his own political party, the Movement for Democratic Change - Ncube.

Sibusiso Ncube, born in 1984, is a Zimbabwean cricketer who has represented the national team in both Test and One Day International matches. He is known for his impressive performances as a right-arm fast-medium bowler.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ncube

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

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

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