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

Nnamani, 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 Nnamani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nnamani in America

Nnamani is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nnamani surname appeared 107 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 Nnamani.

The history of the last name Nnamani

The surname Nnamani originates from the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria, where it first emerged in the 15th century. It derives from the Igbo phrase "nna m'ani," which translates to "father of the land" or "father of the soil." This suggests the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who held prominent roles in agriculture or land ownership within their communities.

The earliest recorded instances of the Nnamani surname can be found in historical records and oral traditions passed down through generations of Igbo families. One notable figure bearing this name was Nnamani Okonkwo, a respected village elder and farmer who lived in the late 17th century in the region now known as Enugu State.

In the 19th century, the Nnamani surname appeared in various colonial documents and records kept by British administrators during the period of British rule in Nigeria. These documents often documented land ownership, tax records, and other administrative matters involving individuals with the Nnamani surname.

Historically, the Nnamani name has been associated with several notable figures from the Igbo region. One such individual was Nnamani Azikiwe, a prominent politician and statesman who played a pivotal role in Nigeria's struggle for independence from British colonial rule. He was born in 1904 and served as the first President of Nigeria from 1963 to 1966.

Another notable figure bearing the Nnamani surname was Nnamani Ojukwu, a renowned writer and scholar who lived in the late 19th century. He is best known for his works documenting and preserving Igbo culture, traditions, and oral histories.

In more recent times, the Nnamani surname has been carried by individuals such as Chimaroke Nnamani, a Nigerian politician and former governor of Enugu State, who served from 1999 to 2007. Additionally, Ogbonna Nnamani, a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, has made significant contributions to various charitable initiatives in the country.

While the Nnamani surname has its roots in the Igbo region of Nigeria, individuals bearing this name can now be found in various parts of the world, particularly in diaspora communities. The name continues to be a source of pride and cultural identity for many within the Igbo community and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nnamani

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

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

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