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

Nduka, 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 Nduka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nduka in America

Nduka is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nduka surname appeared 158 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 Nduka.

The history of the last name Nduka

The surname NDUKA originates from the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. It can be traced back to the 15th century, when the Igbo communities were spread across the region known as the Cross River basin.

NDUKA is derived from the Igbo words "ndu" meaning life and "ka" meaning to be greater or superior. Thus, the name NDUKA signifies "greater life" or "superior life." It is believed to have been a name given to children born after a difficult pregnancy or childbirth, with the hope that they would live a long and prosperous life.

Early records of the name NDUKA can be found in oral histories and traditional songs passed down through generations of Igbo families. There are no known references to the name in ancient manuscripts or historical documents from that era.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname NDUKA was Nnamdi NDUKA, a prominent Igbo leader and trader who lived in the late 17th century. He was known for establishing trade routes between the Igbo communities and neighboring regions, facilitating the exchange of goods and cultural interactions.

In the 19th century, Okonkwo NDUKA was a respected Igbo farmer and village elder. He was known for his wisdom and his commitment to preserving Igbo traditions and customs.

During the colonial era, Chike NDUKA was a vocal advocate for Igbo rights and self-determination. He participated in protests against the British colonial administration and was briefly imprisoned for his activism.

More recently, in the 20th century, Chinua NDUKA was a celebrated Igbo writer and poet. His works explored themes of identity, tradition, and the struggles of the Igbo people in a rapidly changing world. He was born in 1938 and passed away in 2013.

Another notable figure was Nneka NDUKA, a pioneering Igbo female entrepreneur and businesswoman. She founded a successful trading company in the 1960s and was instrumental in empowering women in the Igbo community through economic opportunities.

While the surname NDUKA is predominantly found among the Igbo people of Nigeria, it has also spread to other parts of Africa and the world through migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nduka

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

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

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