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

Ndubuisi, 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 Ndubuisi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ndubuisi in America

Ndubuisi is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ndubuisi surname appeared 110 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 Ndubuisi.

The history of the last name Ndubuisi

The surname Ndubuisi originates from the Igbo ethnic group of southeastern Nigeria. It traces its roots back to the 15th century when the Igbo people were concentrated in the area around the cities of Awka, Onitsha, and Enugu.

Ndubuisi is a combination of two Igbo words: "Ndu" meaning "life" and "buisi" meaning "to survive" or "to live through". Together, the name can be interpreted as "life is able to survive" or "life is enduring". It likely originated as a name given to a child born during a time of hardship or difficulty, symbolizing the resilience and perseverance of life.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the Ndubuisi surname can be found in historical documents from the Kingdom of Nri, one of the oldest kingdoms in Nigeria, which existed from around the 9th to the 19th century. Oral traditions and family histories passed down through generations also provide references to the name's usage.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Ndubuisi was Ndubuisi Okoro, a notable warrior and leader from the town of Ogidi in the late 16th century. His bravery and military prowess were celebrated in local folklore and stories.

During the 18th century, Ndubuisi Nwankwo was a prominent trader and merchant from the town of Awkuzu, known for his extensive trade networks and successful business ventures across the region.

In the 19th century, Ndubuisi Okafor was a respected elder and council member in the town of Awka, renowned for his wisdom and diplomatic skills in resolving conflicts and maintaining peace among the various communities.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Ndubuisi Eze was a renowned traditional healer and herbalist from the town of Nnobi, whose knowledge of medicinal plants and remedies was sought after by people from far and wide.

Another notable figure was Ndubuisi Nwankwo, a renowned sculptor and woodcarver from the town of Umunri in the early 20th century, whose intricate works of art were highly regarded and celebrated throughout the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ndubuisi

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

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

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