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

Ezenwa, 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 Ezenwa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ezenwa in America

Ezenwa is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ezenwa surname appeared 152 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 Ezenwa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ezenwa 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 Ezenwa

EZENWA is a surname of Nigerian origin, specifically from the Igbo ethnic group. The name is derived from the Igbo words "eze" meaning "king" and "nwa" meaning "child" or "offspring." Together, the name can be interpreted as "child of the king" or "offspring of the king."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname EZENWA can be traced back to the 16th century in the region now known as Anambra State, Nigeria. During this period, the name was associated with families and individuals who claimed descent from royal lineages or had close ties to the traditional ruling class.

In the 18th century, the EZENWA name appeared in several historical documents and records kept by the British colonial administration in Nigeria. These records often mentioned individuals with the surname in connection with local governance, trade, and other influential roles within their communities.

One notable historical figure bearing the EZENWA surname was Chief Nwabueze EZENWA, a prominent leader and diplomat from the Owerri region of present-day Imo State, Nigeria. He lived in the late 19th century and was renowned for his efforts in maintaining peace and fostering diplomatic relations between the Igbo people and the British colonial authorities.

Another influential individual with the EZENWA surname was Reverend Michael EZENWA, a pioneering Christian missionary and educator who lived in the early 20th century. He played a significant role in establishing schools and promoting education among the Igbo people, particularly in the Onitsha area of Anambra State.

In the realm of literature, Chinua EZENWA was a respected Igbo writer and poet who gained recognition in the mid-20th century for his works that explored Igbo culture, traditions, and contemporary societal issues. His poems and short stories were widely published and acclaimed for their vivid imagery and insightful commentary.

The EZENWA surname has also been associated with several geographical locations in Nigeria. For instance, there is an Ezenwa village in Owerri, Imo State, and an Ezenwa Town in Enugu State, both of which likely derived their names from early settlers or prominent individuals bearing the EZENWA surname.

Throughout history, the EZENWA name has maintained its connection to the Igbo people and their cultural heritage, often carrying connotations of royalty, leadership, and influence within their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ezenwa

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

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

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