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

Asuquo, 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 Asuquo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Asuquo in America

Asuquo is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Asuquo surname appeared 112 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 Asuquo.

The history of the last name Asuquo

The surname ASUQUO originates from the Efik people of Nigeria. The Efik are an ethnic group located in the Cross River State region, primarily inhabiting areas around the city of Calabar. The name ASUQUO likely derived from the Efik language, though its precise roots and meaning are unclear.

Historical records mentioning the ASUQUO surname are scarce, as written documentation from this region and time period is limited. However, oral histories and traditions suggest the name has been present among the Efik people for several centuries. It is believed to have first emerged during the era of the Efik Kingdom, which thrived between the 16th and 19th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ASUQUO surname can be found in the archives of the British colonial administration in Calabar, dating back to the late 18th century. These records document individuals with the surname participating in trade and commerce with European merchants.

Notable individuals bearing the ASUQUO surname include Ekanem Asuquo (1890-1967), a renowned Efik trader and businessman who played a significant role in the economic development of Calabar during the colonial era. Another notable figure was Okoi Asuquo (1912-1998), a respected Efik chief and community leader who worked to preserve the cultural traditions of his people.

In the realm of politics, Etim Asuquo (1924-2002) was a prominent Nigerian politician who served as a member of the Federal House of Representatives in the 1960s and played a role in the country's transition to civilian rule after military dictatorship.

The ASUQUO surname has also been carried by individuals in academia and the arts. Ekpenyong Asuquo (1928-2010) was a renowned Efik writer and poet, known for his works celebrating the cultural heritage of the Efik people.

Another notable figure was Ekanem Asuquo (1953-2021), a respected anthropologist and scholar who conducted extensive research on the Efik people's history, traditions, and way of life.

While the precise origin and meaning of the ASUQUO surname may be obscured by time, it remains a proud part of the cultural heritage of the Efik people and a testament to their enduring presence in the Cross River State region of Nigeria.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Asuquo

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

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

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