There are
136
Lingalas in the USA
Lingala is the
126018th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Lingala

PatriceLumumba

Patrice Lumumba was a Congolese politician and independence leader, known for his role in the decolonization of the Democratic Republic of Congo and his brief tenure as its first prime minister.

FrancoLuambo

Franco Luambo Makiadi, often referred to as simply Franco, was a Congolese musician and bandleader who played a significant role in the development of Congolese rumba music.

DenisSassou

Denis Sassou Nguesso is a Congolese politician who has served as the president of the Republic of Congo for multiple terms, playing a prominent role in the country's politics and governance.

PapaWemba

Papa Wemba was a Congolese musician and fashion icon, known for his influential role in the development of soukous music and his global recognition as a cultural ambassador for Congolese music.

CatherineSamba-Panza

Catherine Samba-Panza is a politician from the Central African Republic who served as the interim president of the country from 2014 to 2016, playing a crucial role in the country's political transition.

Lingala Genealogy

OriginsThe origins of the Lingala surname can be traced back to the Lingala-speaking communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo. It is associated with the cultures and traditions of these regions.
Geographic DistributionThe Lingala surname is most popular in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo, where it is commonly used by individuals with Lingala heritage.
VariationsThere are no commonly known variations of the Lingala surname.
Migration and ImmigrationDue to its association with the Lingala language and culture, the Lingala surname is predominantly found among individuals with Lingala heritage in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo. Migration and immigration patterns associated with the surname are not widely documented.