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

Togba, 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 Togba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Togba in America

Togba is the 71886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Togba surname appeared 271 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 Togba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Togba 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 Togba

The surname Togba has its origins in West Africa, specifically in the region that is now known as Liberia. It is believed to have emerged in the late 17th or early 18th century, deriving from the indigenous Kpelle language spoken by the Kpelle people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Liberia.

The name Togba is thought to be derived from the Kpelle word "toga," which means "powerful" or "mighty." This suggests that the surname may have originally been bestowed upon individuals who demonstrated strength, leadership, or valor within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Togba can be found in the writings of the American Colonization Society, an organization that played a significant role in the establishment of the colony of Liberia in the early 19th century. The society's records mention several prominent Kpelle individuals who bore the name Togba, indicating its significance and prevalence among the indigenous population.

In the late 19th century, a notable figure named Togba Nah Tipoteh emerged as a prominent leader and diplomat in Liberia. He served as the country's Secretary of State and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and resolving territorial disputes with neighboring nations.

Another historical figure of note was Togba Naimbana, a renowned Kpelle chief who lived in the early 20th century. His name is mentioned in various accounts and records from the period, solidifying the significance of the Togba surname within the Kpelle community.

In the realm of literature, the Liberian writer and poet Bai T. Moore, who lived from 1944 to 2017, bore the surname Togba. His works explored themes of identity, culture, and the experience of the Liberian diaspora, contributing to the preservation and celebration of his people's heritage.

Additionally, in the field of education, Dr. Joseph Togba played a pivotal role in the development of higher education in Liberia. He served as the president of the University of Liberia from 1976 to 1984, working tirelessly to expand access to education and foster academic excellence in the country.

While the surname Togba originated in Liberia and has strong ties to the Kpelle people, it has since spread across West Africa and beyond, carried by individuals of Liberian descent and those who have embraced the rich cultural heritage associated with this powerful name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Togba

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

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

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