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

Ekhator, 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 Ekhator surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ekhator in America

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

The Ekhator 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 Ekhator.

The history of the last name Ekhator

The surname EKHATOR has its origins in Nigeria, specifically among the Edo people, and dates back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Edo language, with "Ekhator" meaning "the first born" or "the first child." The name likely originated as a descriptive name given to the first-born child in a family.

The Edo people have a rich cultural history and were known for their artistic achievements, particularly in bronze casting and ivory carving. The Benin Empire, which was centered in present-day Edo State, Nigeria, was a powerful kingdom that flourished from the 15th to the 19th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name EKHATOR can be found in the records of the Benin Empire, where it appears as "Ekhator" in the 16th century. The name was often associated with members of the royal family or noble lineages within the Benin Empire.

A notable historical figure bearing the name EKHATOR was Ekhator Obaseki, a prominent Edo chief and leader in the late 18th century. He was known for his role in mediating disputes and promoting peace within the Benin Empire.

Another individual of note was Ekhator Ogbomo, an Edo warrior who lived in the 17th century. He was renowned for his bravery and military prowess during the conflicts between the Benin Empire and neighboring kingdoms.

In the 19th century, Ekhator Osagie was a respected Edo trader and merchant who played a significant role in facilitating trade routes between the Benin Empire and other West African regions.

The name EKHATOR also has connections to various place names within the Edo region of Nigeria. For example, the village of Ekhator-Ogio was named after an early settler with the surname EKHATOR.

While the name EKHATOR is predominantly found among the Edo people of Nigeria, it has spread to other parts of the country and beyond due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich history and traditions of the Edo people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ekhator

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

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

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