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

Chukwurah, 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 Chukwurah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chukwurah in America

Chukwurah is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chukwurah surname appeared 148 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 Chukwurah.

The history of the last name Chukwurah

The surname "CHUKWURAH" originates from Nigeria, specifically from the Igbo ethnic group. It is believed to have emerged in the late 18th or early 19th century.

The name "CHUKWURAH" is derived from the Igbo language, where "Chukwu" means "God" or "Supreme Being," and "rah" is a suffix that denotes a description or attribute. Therefore, the name translates to "God's creation" or "God's offspring."

While there are no known historical references to the name in ancient manuscripts or records, it is likely that the name was initially used to identify individuals within specific Igbo communities or clans.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "CHUKWURAH" can be traced back to the late 19th century, when Nwachukwurah Okafor, a prominent Igbo trader and community leader, was born in 1870. He played a significant role in the development of his village and was known for his entrepreneurial spirit.

Another notable figure with the surname "CHUKWURAH" was Nnaemeka Chukwurah, born in 1920. He was a respected educator and author who wrote extensively on Igbo culture and traditions.

In the mid-20th century, Chukwurah Okeke (1926-2001) gained recognition as a renowned artist and sculptor, known for his intricate wood carvings and bronze sculptures that depicted Igbo cultural themes.

During the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970), Chukwurah Nzeogwu (1937-1967) was a prominent military officer who played a key role in the first Nigerian military coup d'état in 1966. He was later executed for his involvement in the coup.

More recently, Chukwurah Okoli (1952-2021) was a celebrated Nigerian author and playwright, whose works explored themes of identity, tradition, and social issues in contemporary Nigerian society.

Throughout its history, the name "CHUKWURAH" has maintained a strong connection to its Igbo roots and has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including commerce, education, arts, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chukwurah

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

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

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