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

Ngom, 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 Ngom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ngom in America

Ngom is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ngom surname appeared 192 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 Ngom.

The history of the last name Ngom

The surname NGOM originated in West Africa, specifically in Senegal, during the 16th century. It is derived from the Wolof language and is believed to have been a title or honorific given to individuals who held positions of authority or respect within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname NGOM can be found in the writings of Portuguese explorers who visited the region in the late 15th century. These accounts describe encounters with local leaders and chieftains bearing this name, indicating its significance and prominence at the time.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the NGOM surname began to appear in various historical records and documents related to the slave trade and the movement of people from West Africa to the Americas. Some notable individuals from this period include Abdoulaye NGOM, a Senegalese scholar and historian who lived in the late 18th century, and Maliche NGOM, a respected community leader and advisor to local rulers in the region during the mid-17th century.

As the centuries progressed, the NGOM surname continued to be associated with influential figures in Senegalese society. In the 19th century, Ousmane NGOM was a prominent military leader who played a significant role in the resistance against French colonial expansion in West Africa. His bravery and strategic skills earned him a place in the historical annals of the region.

Another notable figure from the 19th century was Fatou NGOM, a renowned storyteller and griot whose oral traditions and narratives helped preserve the cultural heritage and history of the Wolof people. Her tales and performances were widely celebrated, and she is remembered as an important cultural icon.

In the 20th century, the NGOM surname gained further recognition with individuals like Cheikh Anta NGOM (1923-2009), a renowned philosopher and anthropologist who made significant contributions to the study of African culture and history. His writings and teachings had a profound impact on the understanding of African identity and the continent's place in the global intellectual discourse.

Other notable figures bearing the NGOM surname include Mame Diarra NGOM (1945-2017), a pioneering Senegalese feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and empowerment, and Baba NGOM (1942-2019), a celebrated Senegalese artist and sculptor whose works captured the essence of African culture and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ngom

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

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

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