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

Igbokwe, 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 Igbokwe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Igbokwe in America

Igbokwe is the 71886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Igbokwe surname appeared 271 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 Igbokwe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Igbokwe 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 Igbokwe

The surname IGBOKWE has its origins in the Igbo ethnic group of Nigeria. It emerged during the late 15th century in the region that is now known as the southeastern part of the country. The name is derived from the Igbo words "igbo" meaning "forest" and "kwe" meaning "large" or "great," thus referring to a large or great forest area.

IGBOKWE was originally a locational surname, indicating that the bearers of the name likely resided in or near a significant forested region. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to written accounts and oral traditions from the 16th century, where it was often spelled as "Igbokwi" or "Igbokwee."

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname IGBOKWE was Nnamdi Igbokwe, a prominent trader and community leader who lived in the late 16th century. He was renowned for his business acumen and his role in facilitating trade between various Igbo communities.

Another historical figure bearing the name was Onyekachi Igbokwe, a skilled blacksmith who lived in the 17th century. His craftsmanship and metalworking skills were highly respected, and he was commissioned by local rulers to create ceremonial items and weapons.

In the 18th century, Chinweizu Igbokwe gained recognition as a skilled orator and storyteller. His tales and proverbs were widely shared and helped preserve Igbo cultural traditions and wisdom.

During the 19th century, Adaobi Igbokwe emerged as a respected healer and herbalist. Her knowledge of traditional Igbo medicine and remedies was widely sought after, and she played a significant role in promoting the use of indigenous plants and herbs.

In the early 20th century, Chukwuemeka Igbokwe became a prominent figure in the Nigerian independence movement. He was an outspoken advocate for self-governance and worked tirelessly to mobilize support for the cause.

Throughout its history, the surname IGBOKWE has been associated with various professions, including trading, craftsmanship, storytelling, healing, and activism. It remains a prominent name among the Igbo people and continues to carry cultural significance and pride.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Igbokwe

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

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

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