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

Effiong, 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 Effiong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Effiong in America

Effiong is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Effiong surname appeared 132 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 Effiong.

The history of the last name Effiong

The surname EFFIONG originates from Nigeria, with its earliest roots traced back to the Efik people of the Cross River State region in the 18th century. The name is derived from the Efik language, where "effiong" means "mighty" or "powerful." It was likely adopted as a surname to signify strength, courage, or a respected status within the community.

EFFIONG is closely associated with the Efik ethnic group, who have a rich cultural heritage and a long history in the region. The Efik people were known for their involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, as well as their expertise in woodcarving, pottery, and trading. Records from this era may contain references to individuals bearing the EFFIONG surname.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name EFFIONG can be found in the writings of Christian missionaries who worked among the Efik people in the 19th century. These accounts often mentioned local chiefs, elders, or respected members of the community who carried this surname.

Notable individuals with the surname EFFIONG include Obong Effiong Archianga (1870-1935), a prominent Efik chief and trade leader who played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the region during the colonial era. Another notable figure is Effiong Etonji Sampson (1906-1972), a Nigerian politician and member of the Eastern House of Assembly.

During the 20th century, the EFFIONG surname gained wider recognition as individuals with this name contributed to various fields. One such individual was Chief Effiong Okon Okure (1922-2003), a renowned Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist who played a pivotal role in the country's post-independence legal system.

Additionally, Effiong Ibok Effiong (1930-2012) was a Nigerian diplomat and politician who served as the Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and as a member of the Nigerian Federal Executive Council.

In the field of education, Professor Effiong Utit Johnson (1942-2019) was a prominent Nigerian academic and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, where he made significant contributions to the development of higher education in the country.

While the surname EFFIONG has its roots in the Efik people of Nigeria, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have migrated or established themselves in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Effiong

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

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

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