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

Azubuike, 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 Azubuike surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Azubuike in America

Azubuike is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Azubuike surname appeared 153 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 Azubuike.

The history of the last name Azubuike

The surname AZUBUIKE has its origins in the Igbo language of Nigeria. It is a compound name derived from the Igbo words 'azu' meaning 'royal' and 'buike' meaning 'greatness' or 'dignity'. Together, AZUBUIKE can be translated as 'royal dignity' or 'royal greatness'.

The name is believed to have emerged in the pre-colonial period, when the Igbo people were organized into various kingdoms and chiefdoms. It is likely that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals of noble or royal lineage, reflecting their elevated status within the society. The earliest known records of the name date back to the 18th century, but it is possible that it was in use even earlier.

While there are no known historical references to the name AZUBUIKE in major manuscripts or records, it is worth noting that many Igbo names were passed down orally from generation to generation, making it challenging to trace their precise origins. However, the name's linguistic roots and cultural significance within the Igbo community are well-established.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname AZUBUIKE is Nnamdi AZUBUIKE, a prominent Igbo philosopher and scholar who was born in 1937. He is renowned for his contributions to African philosophy and his work on the concept of complementarity. Another notable figure is Chukwudi AZUBUIKE, a Nigerian football player who represented his country in the 1980 and 1984 African Cup of Nations tournaments.

Among other historical figures with the surname AZUBUIKE are Onyebuchi AZUBUIKE, a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist who founded the Azubuike Foundation, dedicated to supporting education and youth empowerment initiatives. Additionally, there is Eberechi AZUBUIKE, a Nigerian-American writer and academic whose works explore themes of identity and cultural heritage.

Another individual worth mentioning is Okwuchukwu AZUBUIKE, a Nigerian artist known for his vibrant paintings and murals that depict Igbo cultural traditions and folklore. His artwork has been exhibited both locally and internationally, contributing to the preservation and promotion of Igbo artistic expressions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Azubuike

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

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

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