Bambu is borne by 2,134 people across 51 countries. It is most common in Democratic Republic of the Congo: 1,307 bearers, or 61% of the world total.
The Bambu surname around the world
The table lists the 51 countries with at least one recorded Bambu, ranked by number of bearers. After Democratic Republic of the Congo come Indonesia (199) and Romania (171).
Map of the Bambu surname
The map shades each country by how many Bambu live there: the darker the colour, the more bearers. Unshaded countries have none on record.
Distribution of Bambu by country
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Democratic Republic of the Congo (1307)
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Indonesia (199)
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Romania (171)
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Papua New Guinea (92)
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Uganda (55)
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United States (53)
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Australia (32)
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Solomon Islands (31)
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Liberia (28)
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Panama (25)
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Cameroon (19)
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Brazil (17)
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India (17)
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Zimbabwe (14)
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Italy (11)
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South Africa (7)
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Nigeria (5)
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Russia (5)
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Taiwan (4)
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Mexico (3)
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Turkey (3)
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Belgium (2)
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Philippines (2)
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Chile (2)
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Spain (2)
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England (2)
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Moldova (2)
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Mozambique (1)
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Nepal (1)
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Argentina (1)
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Peru (1)
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Puerto Rico (1)
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Portugal (1)
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Republic of the Congo (1)
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Colombia (1)
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Seychelles (1)
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Costa Rica (1)
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Sudan (1)
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Northern Cyprus (1)
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Syria (1)
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Czech Republic (1)
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Germany (1)
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Dominican Republic (1)
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Tanzania (1)
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Ecuador (1)
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France (1)
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Venezuela (1)
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Guatemala (1)
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Iceland (1)
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Kenya (1)
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Mongolia (1)
Distribution of Bambu by continent
Most common surnames in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ilunga · Ngoy · Kasongo · Banza · Ntumba · Mujinga · Ngalula · Nkulu · Kyungu · Ngoie â Democratic Republic of the Congo â
Surnames similar to Bambu
These share a phonetic root with Bambu. The closest spellings come first.
- Bamba
- Bambo
- Bamb
- Bumbu
- Bambi
- Bamboi
- Bemba
- Bymby
- Bwamba
- Bembo
- Bimbi
- Bembe
- Bomb
- Bumb
- Bumba
- Bumby
- Bimbe
- Bimbo
- Bomba
- Bombi
- Bombo
- Bombui
- Bambio
- Byamba
- Bamboo
- Biambo
- Bumpa
- Boumba
- Biemba
- Bumbea
- Bump
- Bhembe
- Buyamba
- Buumba
- Bombay
- Bomboi
- Bomboy
- Banov
- Byambaa
Frequently asked questions about Bambu surname
In which country is the Bambu surname most common?
The Bambu surname is most common in Democratic Republic of the Congo with 1,307 registered people.
In how many countries is the Bambu surname found?
The Bambu surname is found in 51 different countries around the world.
How many people have the Bambu surname?
According to our records, approximately 2,134 people have the Bambu surname worldwide.
Is there a distribution map for the Bambu surname?
Yes, we have an interactive map showing the geographic distribution of the Bambu surname across the 51 countries where it is registered.
Are there surnames similar to Bambu?
Yes, there are several surnames with similar sound or spelling to Bambu. You can see the full list of similar surnames on this page.
Famous people with the surname Bambu
The figures estimate living bearers from public registers and national censuses; they are not an exact count, and in countries with small samples they are best read as an order of magnitude.
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