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

Ndirangu, 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 Ndirangu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ndirangu in America

Ndirangu is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ndirangu surname appeared 134 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 Ndirangu.

The history of the last name Ndirangu

The surname Ndirangu is of Kenyan origin, specifically from the Kikuyu people. It emerged in the late 18th century and is derived from the Kikuyu language, where it means "one who is generous or hospitable."

The name is rooted in the Kikuyu cultural values of generosity, hospitality, and community. It was initially used to describe individuals who embodied these virtues and were known for their kindness and welcoming nature.

Historical records suggest that the surname Ndirangu first appeared in written form in the early 19th century, when missionaries and colonial administrators began documenting Kikuyu names and customs. Some of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this name include Ndirangu wa Kihara (born c. 1810) and Ndirangu wa Njeri (born c. 1825).

During the colonial era, the Ndirangu surname became more widespread as Kikuyu families adopted the practice of using surnames. It was often associated with specific regions or clans within the Kikuyu community, such as the Ndirangu of Kiambu or the Ndirangu of Murang'a.

One notable figure in Kenyan history with the surname Ndirangu was Josiah Mwangi Ndirangu (1893-1983), a prominent Kikuyu leader and one of the first Africans to be ordained as an Anglican priest in Kenya. He played a significant role in advocating for education and social reforms during the colonial period.

Another individual of historical significance was Esther Ndirangu (1923-2007), a Kenyan politician and activist. She was among the first women to be elected to the Kenyan Parliament in 1969 and was a vocal advocate for women's rights and empowerment.

Other notable individuals with the surname Ndirangu include John Ndirangu (born c. 1940), a prominent Kenyan artist known for his wood carvings and sculptures, and Titus Ndirangu (born 1955), a Kenyan long-distance runner who won several international marathons in the 1980s and 1990s.

While the surname Ndirangu is primarily associated with the Kikuyu community in Kenya, it has also been adopted by individuals from other ethnic groups in the region, reflecting the cultural diversity and interconnectedness of East African societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ndirangu

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

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

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