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

Irabor, 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 Irabor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Irabor in America

Irabor is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Irabor surname appeared 128 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 Irabor.

The history of the last name Irabor

The surname IRABOR originates from the Edo people of southern Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged in the 16th century, during the height of the Benin Empire. The name is derived from the Edo word "ira," meaning "to look at" or "to observe," and "obor," meaning "journey" or "travel." Thus, IRABOR could be interpreted as "one who observes the journey" or "observer of travels."

The earliest recorded mention of the IRABOR name dates back to 1524, when it appeared in a historical account of the Benin Empire written by Portuguese traders. This document detailed the activities of an IRABOR family residing in the city of Benin, which served as the capital of the empire at the time.

In the 17th century, the IRABOR name was associated with several notable figures in the Benin Empire. One such individual was Chief Irabor Ogiamen, a revered military leader who played a crucial role in defending the empire against invading forces from neighboring kingdoms.

As the Benin Empire declined in the 19th century, many IRABOR families migrated to other regions of Nigeria and neighboring West African countries. One prominent individual from this era was Chief Irabor Osagie (1810-1889), a respected elder and community leader in the town of Auchi, located in present-day Edo State.

The IRABOR name has also been associated with several place names in the Edo region. For instance, the village of Irabor-Okhunmwun, located near the city of Benin, is believed to have been named after an IRABOR family that settled in the area during the 18th century.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the IRABOR surname:

1. Prince Irabor Okundaye (1765-1838), a highly respected member of the Benin royal court and advisor to the Oba (king) during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
2. Chief Irabor Obasuyi (1820-1893), a influential trader and diplomat who played a vital role in fostering economic and cultural ties between the Benin Empire and neighboring kingdoms.
3. Reverend Irabor Oghogho (1876-1952), a pioneering Christian missionary who helped establish several churches and schools in the Edo region.
4. Dr. Irabor Omotayo (1922-2003), a renowned physician and medical educator who made significant contributions to the development of healthcare in Nigeria.
5. Professor Irabor Osazuwa (1935-2018), a celebrated scholar and author who wrote extensively on the history and culture of the Edo people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Irabor

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

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

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