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

Egbo, 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 Egbo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Egbo in America

Egbo is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Egbo surname appeared 125 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 Egbo.

The history of the last name Egbo

The surname EGBO has its origins in Nigeria, specifically among the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. The name is derived from the Igbo language and is believed to have first emerged in the 16th century or earlier.

The name EGBO is thought to be derived from the Igbo word "egbu," which means "to kill" or "to strike." It may have originally been given as a descriptive surname to individuals who were skilled hunters or warriors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the EGBO surname can be found in the historical records of the Kingdom of Nri, an ancient Igbo civilization that flourished between the 9th and 16th centuries. The name appears in various forms, such as "Egboh" and "Egbor," in these records.

In the 18th century, the EGBO surname was documented in the writings of European missionaries and explorers who visited the Igbo heartland. Notable individuals from this period include Okwudili EGBO (c. 1730-1795), a prominent trader and community leader in the town of Awka.

As the Igbo people migrated and settled in different parts of Nigeria and beyond, the EGBO surname spread across the country and beyond its borders. One famous bearer of the name was Nnamdi EGBO (1892-1957), a Nigerian nationalist and politician who played a crucial role in the struggle for independence from British colonial rule.

Other notable individuals with the EGBO surname include:

1. Chike EGBO (1922-2001), a Nigerian novelist and playwright known for his works exploring Igbo culture and traditions.
2. Obi EGBO (1944-2018), a Nigerian artist and sculptor whose works are celebrated for their intricate designs and cultural symbolism.
3. Nneka EGBO (born 1976), a Nigerian-American writer and poet whose work explores themes of identity, culture, and diaspora.
4. Chioma EGBO (born 1988), a Nigerian-born American basketball player who has represented Nigeria in international competitions.
5. Nnamdi EGBO (born 1992), a Nigerian-American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in independent films and web series.

While the EGBO surname has its roots in the Igbo culture of southeastern Nigeria, it has since become a part of the rich tapestry of Nigerian and African diaspora identities, with bearers of the name contributing to various fields across the globe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Egbo

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

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

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