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

Ejiogu, 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 Ejiogu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ejiogu in America

Ejiogu is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ejiogu surname appeared 171 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 Ejiogu.

The history of the last name Ejiogu

The surname EJIOGU originates from the Igbo ethnic group of southeastern Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged during the 15th century in the region now known as Anambra State. The name is derived from the Igbo words "eji" meaning "wealth" and "ogu" meaning "war," suggesting it may have been given to someone who accumulated wealth through military conquest or service.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the EJIOGU name can be found in a 17th-century manuscript detailing the history of the Nri Kingdom, a powerful Igbo civilization. The document refers to an EJIOGU warrior who played a significant role in defending the kingdom against invaders.

In the late 18th century, the EJIOGU name appears in records from the town of Ogidi, which was once part of the Nri Kingdom. These records mention an EJIOGU family that held a prominent position in the community.

The 19th century saw the rise of several notable individuals bearing the EJIOGU surname. Nwankwo EJIOGU (1815-1892) was a respected trader and landowner who helped establish trade routes between the Igbo hinterland and the coastal regions. His son, Okechukwu EJIOGU (1850-1918), became a renowned local chief and diplomat, known for his efforts in resolving conflicts between neighboring communities.

In the early 20th century, Nnenna EJIOGU (1893-1971) gained recognition as one of the first Igbo women to receive formal education. She went on to become a teacher and advocate for women's rights in her community.

During the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970), Chukwuma EJIOGU (1930-1969) served as a commanding officer in the Biafran army, earning respect for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

More recently, Chika EJIOGU (born 1976) has achieved international acclaim as a renowned novelist and poet, exploring themes of identity, tradition, and diaspora in her works.

While the EJIOGU surname has its roots in southeastern Nigeria, it has since spread across the country and beyond, carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ejiogu

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

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

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