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

Alozie, 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 Alozie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alozie in America

Alozie is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alozie surname appeared 175 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 Alozie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alozie to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Alozie

The surname Alozie originates from the Igbo ethnic group of southeastern Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged in the 16th century, during the height of the Nri Kingdom, a powerful and influential Igbo civilization that held sway over much of the region.

The name Alozie is derived from the Igbo words "alu" meaning "to be great" and "ezi" meaning "good" or "virtuous." This suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as possessing great virtue or moral character within their communities.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Alozie can be found in the oral traditions and folklore of the Nri people, which recount tales of a revered chief or leader bearing this name. However, the precise details and dates are obscured by the passage of time.

The first recorded example of the name Alozie appears in a collection of Igbo genealogies and family histories dating back to the late 18th century. These records mention an Alozie Nwankwo, who was a prominent landowner and farmer in the village of Umudim, located in what is now Anambra State.

During the 19th century, the name Alozie gained further prominence due to the exploits of Alozie Ogbunigwe, a skilled warrior and military leader who played a pivotal role in defending his people against the incursions of neighboring tribes and the encroachment of European colonizers.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Alozie Okechukwu, born in 1855. He was a respected elder and diplomat who facilitated peaceful relations between the Igbo communities and the British colonial authorities during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In more recent times, Alozie Nwankwo Kanu, a former Nigerian professional footballer, achieved international fame for his skills on the pitch and his philanthropic endeavors. Born in 1976, he represented Nigeria at several World Cups and won numerous accolades, including the African Footballer of the Year award in 1996 and 1999.

Alozie Onyebuchi Emecheta, born in 1944, was a renowned Nigerian novelist and scholar. Her literary works, which often explored themes of gender, race, and cultural identity, garnered critical acclaim and established her as a prominent voice in African literature.

While the surname Alozie has its roots in the Igbo culture of Nigeria, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities, carrying with it the rich history and cultural heritage of the Igbo people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alozie

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

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 Alozie 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Alozie has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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