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

Aguwa, 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 Aguwa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aguwa in America

Aguwa is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aguwa surname appeared 106 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 Aguwa.

The history of the last name Aguwa

The surname AGUWA has its origins in the Igbo ethnic group of southeastern Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged sometime in the 16th or 17th century, derived from the Igbo words "aguu" meaning "lion" and "wa" meaning "child". The name was likely a descriptive one, referring to a person who was brave or fierce like a lion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the AGUWA surname is found in the historical accounts of the Nri Kingdom, a powerful Igbo state that existed from the 9th to the 16th century. It is mentioned that an AGUWA was part of the royal council during the reign of Eze Nri Obalodimu in the 15th century.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Aguwamba AGUWA was a renowned warrior and military strategist who played a significant role in the defense of the Arochukwu region against invading forces. His exploits were documented in the oral traditions of the Igbo people.

During the 18th century, the AGUWA surname was prominent among the Igbo traders and merchants who operated along the Niger River and the coastal regions of present-day Nigeria. One such individual, Okorie AGUWA, was a respected trader who established trade routes with European merchants in the late 1700s.

In the 19th century, the AGUWA name was associated with the vibrant literary and cultural scene of the Igbo people. Nwakamma AGUWA, born in 1845, was a renowned poet and storyteller whose works celebrated the rich traditions of the Igbo people.

Another notable figure with the AGUWA surname was Chukwuma AGUWA, born in 1912, who was a prominent Nigerian educator and advocate for women's rights. He established several schools and played a pivotal role in promoting education among the Igbo communities in the early 20th century.

Throughout its history, the AGUWA surname has been closely tied to the cultural and socio-political landscape of the Igbo people. While the name may have evolved over time and spread to other parts of Nigeria, its origins and significance remain deeply rooted in the rich heritage of the Igbo ethnic group.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aguwa

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

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

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