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

Tshibangu, 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 Tshibangu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tshibangu in America

Tshibangu is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tshibangu surname appeared 105 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 Tshibangu.

The history of the last name Tshibangu

The surname Tshibangu has its origins in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a vast country located in Central Africa. It can be traced back to the late 16th century, and is believed to be derived from the Kikongo language, spoken by the Bakongo people who inhabit the western region of the country.

One of the earliest mentions of the name Tshibangu can be found in the writings of Portuguese explorer Duarte Lopes, who visited the Kingdom of Kongo in the late 1500s. In his accounts, he refers to a prominent figure known as "Tshibangu, the leader of the Nsundi clan." This suggests that the name held significance within the local community at the time.

The name Tshibangu is thought to be connected to the Kikongo word "tshiba," which means "rock" or "stone." This could indicate that the surname may have originally been associated with a person living near a prominent rock formation or a settlement built on rocky terrain.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, as the Kingdom of Kongo expanded its influence, the name Tshibangu began to appear in various administrative records and chronicles kept by the royal court. One notable figure was Mvemba Tshibangu, a renowned diplomat who negotiated several treaties with the Portuguese in the late 1600s.

In the 19th century, the name Tshibangu gained recognition beyond the borders of the Kingdom of Kongo. Nzinga Tshibangu, a prominent military leader, played a crucial role in the resistance against the colonization of the region by Belgian forces. His exploits were documented by both local historians and European observers, cementing his place in the history of the region.

As the 20th century dawned, the name Tshibangu continued to be associated with notable individuals. Mawete Tshibangu, a renowned artist and sculptor, gained international acclaim for his intricate wood carvings that captured the essence of Congolese culture and traditions.

Among the most famous bearers of the name Tshibangu in modern times was André Tshibangu, a politician and statesman who played a pivotal role in the struggle for independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Born in 1924, he served as the country's first Prime Minister after independence in 1960, and continued to be a prominent figure in Congolese politics until his death in 1986.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tshibangu

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

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

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