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

Maduka, 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 Maduka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maduka in America

Maduka is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maduka surname appeared 204 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 Maduka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maduka 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 Maduka

The surname Maduka has its origins in the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged in the late 15th or early 16th century, deriving from the Igbo words "madu" meaning "person" and "ka" meaning "to be greater than." Thus, the name may have initially referred to a person who was considered prominent or distinguished within their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Maduka name can be found in the oral histories and traditions of the Igbo people, which were passed down through generations of storytellers and elders. These accounts often mention individuals with the Maduka surname, although specific dates and details are difficult to verify.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, as European traders and missionaries began to interact more frequently with the Igbo people, some written records containing the Maduka name began to emerge. These included ship logs, trade manifests, and missionary journals, providing glimpses into the lives of individuals bearing this surname during that period.

One notable figure from this time was Nnamdi Maduka, a prominent Igbo trader who lived in the late 18th century. He was known for his extensive trading network, which stretched across the region and facilitated the exchange of goods such as palm oil, ivory, and cloth.

In the 19th century, as European colonization of Nigeria intensified, more detailed records and documents began to surface, including census reports and administrative records kept by the British colonial authorities. These sources provide further insight into the distribution and prevalence of the Maduka surname across various regions of southeastern Nigeria.

Another significant figure was Ezekiel Maduka, a prominent Igbo chief and leader who lived in the mid-19th century. He played a pivotal role in negotiating treaties and agreements with the British colonial authorities, seeking to protect the interests and autonomy of his people.

As the 20th century dawned, the Maduka surname continued to be well-represented among the Igbo people, with individuals bearing the name contributing to various fields, including politics, education, and business. One notable example was Chukwuemeka Maduka, a successful entrepreneur and industrialist who founded several successful businesses in the mid-20th century.

Throughout its history, the Maduka surname has maintained a strong connection to its Igbo roots, with many individuals bearing the name taking pride in their cultural heritage and contributing to the preservation and promotion of Igbo traditions and values.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maduka

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

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

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