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

Etuk, 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 Etuk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Etuk in America

Etuk is the 71265th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Etuk surname appeared 274 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 Etuk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Etuk to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Etuk

The surname "ETUK" is of Nigerian origin, specifically from the Ibibio people of the Akwa Ibom State. It is believed to have originated in the 16th or 17th century, derived from the Ibibio word "etuk" meaning "truth" or "honesty".

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the writings of the Scottish missionary Rev. Samuel Edgerley, who worked among the Ibibio people in the late 19th century. He mentions an Ibibio chief named Etuk Obong who ruled over a village in the Uyo region.

Another historical reference to the name comes from the Ibibio oral tradition, which tells of a legendary warrior named Etuk Akpan who lived in the 18th century and was renowned for his bravery and leadership in battles against neighboring tribes.

In the early 20th century, a prominent figure with the surname Etuk was Obong Etuk Essien Udo (1879-1955), a respected elder and traditional ruler in the Uyo region. He played a significant role in mediating disputes and preserving Ibibio cultural traditions.

Another notable bearer of the name was Etuk Nkanga Udo (1902-1981), a Nigerian educator and author who wrote extensively about Ibibio history, language, and folklore. His works, such as "The Ibibio People and Their Language" (1960), are valuable resources for understanding the rich cultural heritage of the Ibibio people.

In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the surname Etuk was Chief Etuk Ubong Essien (1927-2009), a highly respected traditional ruler and philanthropist in Akwa Ibom State. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and community development.

Throughout history, the surname Etuk has been associated with various place names and locations within the Ibibio region, such as Etuk-Udo, Etuk-Mbat, and Etuk-Ikot-Abasi, reflecting the strong connection between the name and the Ibibio people's ancestral lands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Etuk

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

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 Etuk 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Etuk has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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