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

Eboh, 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 Eboh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eboh in America

Eboh is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eboh surname appeared 105 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 Eboh.

The history of the last name Eboh

The surname EBOH is believed to have originated in the West African region, specifically in Nigeria. It is thought to have derived from the Igbo language, where the word "eboh" means "sacred tree" or "ancestral tree."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the EBOH surname dates back to the 16th century, when it appeared in local records and documents from the Igbo-speaking areas of present-day Nigeria. During this period, the name was often spelled differently, such as "Ebo" or "Eboh-Onu."

In the 18th century, there are mentions of the EBOH name in historical accounts of the Igbo people, particularly in relation to their cultural practices and beliefs surrounding sacred trees and ancestral worship. These references suggest that the EBOH surname may have been associated with specific families or clans responsible for maintaining and protecting these sacred sites.

The earliest known individual with the EBOH surname is Nwamaka EBOH, a notable leader and negotiator who lived in the late 17th century. She played a pivotal role in mediating disputes between different Igbo communities and ensuring peaceful coexistence.

Another notable figure in history bearing the EBOH surname is Chukwuemeka EBOH (1898-1972), a prominent Nigerian politician and educator. He was actively involved in the country's independence movement and served as a member of the Eastern Nigeria House of Assembly.

In the 19th century, the EBOH surname began to spread beyond the Igbo-speaking regions as individuals migrated and settled in other parts of Nigeria and neighboring countries. One example is Adamu EBOH (1870-1945), a merchant and trader who established a successful business in present-day Cameroon.

Another prominent individual with the EBOH surname was Nneka EBOH (1920-2004), a renowned artist and sculptor from Nigeria. Her works, often depicting traditional Igbo themes and cultural elements, gained international recognition and are displayed in various museums around the world.

The EBOH surname has also been documented in historical records from other West African countries, such as Ghana and Benin, indicating the migration and settlement of individuals bearing this name in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eboh

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

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

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