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

Idemudia, 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 Idemudia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Idemudia in America

Idemudia is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Idemudia surname appeared 155 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 Idemudia.

The history of the last name Idemudia

The surname IDEMUDIA originates from the Edo people of southern Nigeria. It emerged during the 15th century in the region that is now known as Edo State. The name is derived from the Edo words "ide," meaning "path," and "mudia," meaning "clear" or "open." It was likely given to someone who cleared paths or opened new roads.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name IDEMUDIA appears in a 17th-century manuscript detailing the trade relations between the Kingdom of Benin and Portuguese merchants. The document mentions an Idemudia who served as a translator and guide for Portuguese explorers visiting the region.

In the late 18th century, a prominent Idemudia family was known to reside in the village of Ekpoma, near the city of Benin. This family played a significant role in the local community and was involved in trade and agriculture.

During the 19th century, an Idemudia named Osarumwense (born c. 1810) gained recognition as a skilled sculptor and woodcarver in the Benin City region. His intricate carvings adorned many royal palaces and shrines of the Benin Empire.

Another notable figure with the surname IDEMUDIA was Okunmwendia (1865-1942), a prominent leader and diplomat from the Edo region. He served as a chief and emissary for the Oba (King) of Benin and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties with the British colonial authorities.

In the early 20th century, Eghosa Idemudia (1892-1978) was a respected educator and author from Edo State. He wrote extensively on the history, culture, and traditions of the Edo people, preserving valuable knowledge for future generations.

While the name IDEMUDIA has its origins in the Edo region of Nigeria, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the 15th century and the ancient Kingdom of Benin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Idemudia

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

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

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