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

Anosike, 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 Anosike surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anosike in America

Anosike is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anosike surname appeared 190 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 Anosike.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anosike 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 Anosike

The surname ANOSIKE originates from the Igbo ethnic group in southeastern Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged during the late 15th or early 16th century in the region now known as Anambra State.

ANOSIKE is derived from the Igbo words "ano" meaning "mercy" or "grace" and "ike" meaning "strength" or "power". The combination of these words suggests that the name carries the meaning of "strong mercy" or "powerful grace".

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ANOSIKE can be found in a document from the late 17th century, which mentions an individual named Nnamdi ANOSIKE, a prominent trader in the town of Onitsha.

In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing this name was Obianuju ANOSIKE, a respected healer and midwife who was known for her extensive knowledge of traditional Igbo medicine and childbirth practices.

During the early 20th century, the ANOSIKE family played a significant role in the establishment of the first Christian mission schools in the region, with Chika ANOSIKE (1898-1972) serving as the headmaster of one of the earliest schools in Enugu.

Another historical figure of note was Chinualumogu ANOSIKE (1920-1998), a renowned poet and writer who contributed greatly to the preservation and promotion of Igbo language and culture through his literary works.

Towards the mid-20th century, Adaku ANOSIKE (1925-2010) gained recognition as a pioneering female entrepreneur, establishing one of the first successful textile businesses owned and operated by an Igbo woman.

Throughout its history, the surname ANOSIKE has been associated with various place names and locations within the Igbo-speaking regions of Nigeria, including the towns of Nnewi, Awka, and Onitsha, among others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anosike

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

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

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