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

Uwimana, 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 Uwimana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uwimana in America

Uwimana is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uwimana surname appeared 107 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 Uwimana.

The history of the last name Uwimana

The surname UWIMANA originates from Rwanda, a country located in East Africa. It is a Kinyarwanda name that dates back several centuries. The name is derived from the word "uwimana," which means "the one who comes from God" or "the one sent by God."

In the pre-colonial era, Rwandan names were often descriptive and reflected personal characteristics, family ties, or events surrounding an individual's birth. The name UWIMANA likely emerged as a way to convey the belief that a child was a gift from God or sent by divine intervention.

Historical records mention the name UWIMANA as early as the 16th century, during the reign of the Nyiginya Kingdom, which ruled over what is now Rwanda. While there are no specific references to individuals with this surname in ancient manuscripts, it is believed to have been used by families within the Tutsi and Hutu ethnic groups.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name UWIMANA can be found in the 18th century, when a local chief named Uwimana Nzabandora was known for his leadership and diplomacy during a period of territorial disputes between neighboring kingdoms.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Uwimana Gashumba played a significant role in preserving traditional Rwandan culture and folklore. He was a renowned storyteller and historian who passed down oral traditions to younger generations.

During the colonial era, the name UWIMANA continued to be used by both Hutu and Tutsi families. One notable individual was Uwimana Karemera, a respected elder and community leader in the early 20th century, known for his wisdom and conflict resolution skills.

Another historical figure with the surname UWIMANA was Alphonsine Uwimana, a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Rwanda in the 1940s. She was instrumental in promoting education and empowering women in the country.

In the latter half of the 20th century, Uwimana Nkusi gained recognition as a renowned artist and sculptor. His works celebrated Rwandan culture and traditions, and he was instrumental in preserving and promoting traditional art forms.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uwimana

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

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

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