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

Ndi, 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 Ndi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ndi in America

Ndi is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ndi surname appeared 101 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 Ndi.

The history of the last name Ndi

The surname NDI originates from the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged in the 16th century, derived from the Igbo word "ndi," which means "people" or "community."

The Igbo people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria and have a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries. The Ndi surname was likely used to identify individuals from specific communities or clans within the Igbo ethnic group.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ndi surname can be found in the writings of Portuguese explorer Duarte Pacheco Pereira, who visited the region in the late 15th century. He documented encounters with various Igbo communities, some of which may have included individuals with the Ndi surname.

In the 17th century, the Ndi surname appeared in records kept by European traders and missionaries who had established contacts with the Igbo people. These records often contained information about the various Igbo clans and their leaders, some of whom may have borne the Ndi surname.

One notable figure with the Ndi surname was Ndi Okorobia, a prominent Igbo chief who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his diplomatic efforts in maintaining peaceful relations between the Igbo people and European traders in the region.

Another prominent individual with the Ndi surname was Ndi Okonkwo, a renowned Igbo scholar and philosopher who lived in the 19th century. He was widely respected for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Igbo culture and traditions.

In the 20th century, the Ndi surname gained further recognition with individuals like Ndi Kalu, a respected Igbo writer and poet who published several works exploring the cultural identity and experiences of the Igbo people.

Ndi Ezikpe was a renowned Igbo musician and composer who gained popularity in the mid-20th century for his innovative fusion of traditional Igbo music with contemporary styles.

Lastly, Ndi Chukwuemeka was a prominent Igbo politician and activist who played a significant role in the struggle for Nigerian independence from British colonial rule in the mid-20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ndi

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

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

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