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

Iheanacho, 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 Iheanacho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iheanacho in America

Iheanacho is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iheanacho surname appeared 216 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 Iheanacho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iheanacho 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 Iheanacho

The surname Iheanacho originated from the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. It is a combination of two Igbo words: 'Ihe', meaning 'thing' or 'object', and 'anacho', meaning 'to seek' or 'to search for'. The name can be interpreted as 'one who seeks for things' or 'seeker of objects'.

The earliest known records of the Iheanacho surname date back to the 17th century in the region of present-day Abia State, Nigeria. The name was commonly found in various communities within the Igbo cultural heartland, such as Umuahia, Aba, and Ohafia.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Iheanacho was Nnamdi Iheanacho, a prominent trader who lived in the late 17th century. He was known for his extensive trading networks across the region, facilitating the exchange of goods and resources between various Igbo communities.

In the 19th century, the Iheanacho surname gained further recognition with the rise of Obi Iheanacho, a respected leader and advisor to the Eze (king) of Ngwa, a major Igbo clan. Obi Iheanacho was instrumental in negotiating trade agreements and resolving conflicts between neighboring communities.

Another notable figure was Adaeze Iheanacho, a renowned herbalist and traditional healer who lived in the late 19th century. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and traditional remedies earned her widespread respect and recognition throughout the Igbo region.

During the colonial era in Nigeria, the Iheanacho surname was recorded in various administrative documents and records maintained by the British authorities. One such individual was Chukwuma Iheanacho, a prominent Christian convert and educator who worked closely with Christian missionaries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

As the Igbo people migrated to other parts of Nigeria and beyond, the Iheanacho surname spread to different regions. One notable individual was Nnamdi Iheanacho, a Nigerian professional footballer born in 1996, who currently plays for Leicester City F.C. in the English Premier League.

Overall, the Iheanacho surname has a rich history deeply rooted in the Igbo culture and traditions of southeastern Nigeria. Its meaning reflects the resourcefulness and enterprising spirit of the Igbo people, who have made significant contributions to various aspects of Nigerian society and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iheanacho

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

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

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