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

Tabora, 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 Tabora surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tabora in America

Tabora is the 19628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tabora surname appeared 1,374 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 Tabora.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tabora 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 Tabora

The surname Tabora has its origins in Tanzania, East Africa, and is believed to have emerged in the 19th century. The name is derived from the city of Tabora, which served as a major trading center along the caravan routes connecting the interior regions of Africa with the coastal areas.

Tabora, the city, gained significant prominence during the late 19th century as a key hub for the Arab-Swahili slave trade and ivory trade. It is likely that the surname Tabora was adopted by individuals or families associated with this thriving commercial center, either as traders, merchants, or residents of the city itself.

While there are no documented references to the surname Tabora in historical manuscripts or records from ancient times, it is worth noting that the city of Tabora has a rich cultural heritage dating back to the 16th century when it was founded as a small village by the Nyamwezi people.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the surname Tabora was Hamisi Tabora, a prominent Swahili trader and explorer who lived in the late 19th century. He was known for his extensive travels throughout East and Central Africa, facilitating trade and establishing commercial networks.

Another notable figure was Juma Tabora, a highly respected elder and advisor to the Nyamwezi chiefs during the mid-19th century. His influence and wisdom were sought after by many leaders in the region.

In more recent times, Abdulrazak Tabora (1920-2008) was a renowned Tanzanian politician and statesman who served as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs in the 1960s and played a pivotal role in shaping Tanzania's foreign policy during the early years of independence.

Fatuma Tabora (1932-2018) was a pioneering Tanzanian educator and women's rights advocate. She established several schools in Tabora and worked tirelessly to promote education and empowerment for girls and women in the region.

Another notable figure is Rashid Tabora (1948-2015), a celebrated Tanzanian artist and sculptor whose works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of his homeland and were showcased in various exhibitions both locally and internationally.

It is worth mentioning that while the surname Tabora has its roots in Tanzania, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diasporic communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the historic city of Tabora and its significance as a commercial and cultural hub in East Africa during the 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tabora

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

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

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