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

Ezike, 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 Ezike surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ezike in America

Ezike is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ezike surname appeared 138 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 Ezike.

The history of the last name Ezike

The surname "EZIKE" has its origins in the Igbo-speaking region of southeastern Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged in the late 15th or early 16th century during the period of the Nri Kingdom, one of the oldest and most influential civilizations in West Africa.

The name "EZIKE" is derived from the Igbo language, where it is thought to have originated as a descriptive surname reflecting an individual's physical characteristics, occupation, or place of residence. One possible root is the Igbo word "ezi," which means "truth" or "honesty," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone known for their truthful or upright character.

Another theory links the surname to the Igbo word "eke," which refers to a type of tall grass or reed, indicating that the name may have originated as a reference to someone who lived near or worked with such vegetation. The prefix "ezi" could have been added to form "EZIKE," meaning "the honest one from the reed/grass area."

Early records mentioning the name "EZIKE" are scarce due to the oral tradition and limited written records from that time period. However, some historical figures bearing this surname have been documented, such as Nnamdi EZIKE, a prominent Igbo trader and diplomat in the late 18th century, who facilitated trade relations between the Igbo people and European merchants.

Another notable individual was Obi EZIKE, a respected chief and community leader in the Awka area of present-day Anambra State in the early 19th century, renowned for his wisdom and conflict resolution skills.

In the late 19th century, Nwanyioma EZIKE, a skilled weaver and dye-maker from the town of Nri, gained recognition for her exceptional craftsmanship and the vibrant patterns she created in her textiles.

During the early 20th century, Chukwuma EZIKE, a teacher and advocate for education, established several schools in rural Igbo communities, playing a significant role in promoting literacy and learning.

In more recent times, Chinua EZIKE, born in 1948, has made a name for himself as a renowned Igbo poet and playwright, known for his rich storytelling and commentary on social issues.

While the surname "EZIKE" has its roots in the Igbo-speaking region of Nigeria, it has since spread to other parts of the country and the world due to migration and cultural exchange, carrying with it a rich heritage and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ezike

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

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

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