Explore the Family Name Madamba
The meaning of Madamba
Filipino: occupational name from damba, a word which in various languages of the Philippines means ‘the body movement of rowers’, + the adjectival affix ma-.
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How common is the last name Madamba in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Madamba" experienced a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The data reveals that its rank increased by 9.1% from 34,711 in 2000 to 31,554 in 2010. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a significant increase of 18.99%, rising from 616 individuals in 2000 to 733 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also rose slightly, showing an 8.7% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,711 | #31,554 | 9.1% |
| Count | 616 | 733 | 18.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.25 | 8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Madamba
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Madamba", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it's predominantly linked with the Asian/Pacific Islander community. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a minor increase of 0.40% in this association, totaling 81.99% in 2010. During the same period, there was also a slight rise in individuals who identified as two or more races, an increase of 8.05%. On the other hand, those identifying as White showed a decrease of 19.68%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic community saw an increase of 18.48%, although they still comprised a small percentage. No change was observed among Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.66% | 81.99% | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 7.95% | 8.59% | 8.05% |
| White | 7.47% | 6% | -19.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.76% | 3.27% | 18.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |