Explore the Family Name Mbaye
The meaning of Mbaye
West African (mainly Senegal; also M’Baye): from a Wolof and Lebou personal name of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Mbaye in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mbaye has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mbaye was ranked as the 68,569th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 35,945th position, marking a change of nearly 48%. The count of individuals bearing this name also rose sharply during this period, from 268 in 2000 to 624 in 2010, a surge of approximately 133%. Furthermore, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people more than doubled, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #35,945 | 47.58% |
| Count | 268 | 624 | 132.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.21 | 110% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mbaye
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Mbaye identify as Black. This percentage increased from 90.3% in 2000 to 96.63% in 2010, showing a growth of about 7%. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races dropped significantly, from 8.21% to 1.28%, showing a decline of roughly 84%. A new group emerged in the 2010 census, with 1.60% identifying as White. There were no recorded instances of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.3% | 96.63% | 7.01% |
| White | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 8.21% | 1.28% | -84.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |