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

Sangaré, 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 Sangaré surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sangaré in America

Sangaré is the 51830th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sangaré surname appeared 401 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 Sangaré.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sangaré to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Sangaré

The surname SANGARE originated in West Africa, particularly in the regions of Mali and Guinea. The name has its roots in the Mandinka language spoken by the Mandinka people, an ethnic group found in several West African countries. The Mandinka word "sangaran" means "hero" or "warrior," and it is believed that the surname SANGARE was derived from this word.

The earliest recorded instances of the name SANGARE can be traced back to the 13th century during the reign of the Mali Empire, a powerful West African kingdom known for its wealth, trade, and cultural achievements. Historical records indicate that the name was borne by notable figures within the empire, including members of the ruling class and military leaders.

One of the earliest and most significant individuals to bear the name SANGARE was Sundiata Keita, the founder and first ruler of the Mali Empire. Born around 1217, Sundiata Keita was a legendary figure who united the Mandinka people and established the Mali Empire, which would become one of the largest and wealthiest empires in West Africa during the Middle Ages.

Another prominent figure with the surname SANGARE was Samory Touré, a Mandinka military leader and the founder of the Wassoulou Empire in the late 19th century. Samory Touré, born around 1830, led a resistance against French colonial rule in West Africa and fought to maintain the independence of his empire.

In the 20th century, Moussa Travele SANGARE (1935-2016) was a renowned Malian writer and poet who made significant contributions to the literary landscape of his country. His works often explored themes of Malian identity, culture, and the struggles against colonialism.

Salif Keita, born in 1949, is a celebrated Malian singer and musician who has popularized the traditional music of Mali on the global stage. Despite facing societal discrimination due to his albinism, Keita has had a remarkable career spanning over five decades and has been hailed as the "Golden Voice of Africa."

Nahawa Doumbia SANGARE (1936-2018) was a renowned Malian singer and songwriter known for her powerful voice and her advocacy for women's rights. She was widely respected as a cultural ambassador and was awarded the prestigious Ebony Stick, a high honor in Mali.

The surname SANGARE has been carried by many notable individuals throughout history, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and significance of the name within the Mandinka community and the broader West African region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sangaré

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

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 Sangaré 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Sangaré has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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