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

Ndao, 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 Ndao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ndao in America

Ndao is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ndao surname appeared 196 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 Ndao.

The history of the last name Ndao

The surname NDAO originates from the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Lingala word "ndao," which means "river" or "stream," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near a significant water body.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NDAO surname can be found in the writings of Portuguese explorer Diogo Cão, who documented his travels along the Congo River in the late 15th century. Cão's accounts mention encountering local tribes whose names resembled "Ndao," indicating the presence of this surname in the region during that time period.

In the 17th century, the NDAO name appears in the records of the Dutch East India Company, which established trading posts along the Congo River basin. These records mention NDAO individuals who were involved in the local trade and commerce, suggesting that the name had gained prominence among the indigenous populations by that time.

One notable bearer of the NDAO surname was Mbanza NDAO, a powerful chief who ruled over a territory near the present-day city of Kinshasa in the early 19th century. Mbanza NDAO was known for his resistance against European colonization efforts and his efforts to preserve the traditional ways of life of his people.

Another significant figure with the NDAO surname was Kamba NDAO, a renowned storyteller and oral historian who lived in the late 19th century. Kamba NDAO was renowned for his vast knowledge of the history and folklore of the Congo region, and his tales were widely shared and passed down through generations.

In the 20th century, the NDAO name gained international recognition with the rise of Patrice NDAO, a prominent Congolese writer and poet who was born in 1930. Patrice NDAO's works explored themes of African identity, colonialism, and the struggle for independence, and he is regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern Congolese literature.

Other notable individuals with the NDAO surname include Marie NDAO (1890-1972), a pioneering educator who established several schools in the Congo and worked tirelessly to promote education among the local populations, and André NDAO (1912-1995), a renowned sculptor whose works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Congo region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ndao

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

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

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