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

Ezeh, 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 Ezeh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ezeh in America

Ezeh is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ezeh surname appeared 205 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 Ezeh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ezeh 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 Ezeh

The surname EZEH originates from the Igbo ethnic group of southeastern Nigeria. Its roots can be traced back to the 15th century when the Igbo people occupied vast regions in the area that is now known as Anambra, Enugu, Imo, Abia, and Ebonyi states.

EZEH is derived from the Igbo word "eze," which means "king" or "ruler." It was likely given to individuals who held positions of power or authority within their communities. The name may have also been bestowed upon those who displayed leadership qualities or were descendants of royal lineages.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Ezeh Okafor is recorded in the oral histories of the Igbo people. He was a respected leader known for his wisdom and diplomacy in resolving conflicts between neighboring villages. Unfortunately, specific dates or records detailing his life are scarce due to the predominantly oral tradition of the time.

One of the earliest written records of the name EZEH can be found in the chronicles of the British colonial administration in Nigeria during the late 19th century. In these documents, there are references to individuals bearing the surname, such as Ezeh Nwankwo, a local chief who negotiated land treaties with the colonial authorities in the 1890s.

As the Igbo people migrated and settled in different parts of Nigeria and beyond, the surname EZEH spread across various regions. Notable individuals with this last name include:

1. Chukwuemeka Ezeh (1939-2016), a Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist who fought against military dictatorships in the 20th century.
2. Olaudah Ezeh (1745-1797), a former enslaved African who became a prominent author and abolitionist in Britain, publishing his memoir "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano" in 1789.
3. Nnamdi Ezeh (born 1971), a Nigerian-American demographer and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, known for his research on population and health issues in developing countries.
4. Chioma Ezeh (born 1988), a Nigerian-British actress and writer, best known for her roles in films such as "The First Grader" and "Farming."
5. Chidi Ezeh (born 1980), a Nigerian-American former professional basketball player who played in various leagues across Europe and Asia.

While the surname EZEH has its roots in Nigeria, it has since spread globally due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical origins remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural traditions of the Igbo people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ezeh

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

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

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