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

Nwachuku, 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 Nwachuku surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nwachuku in America

Nwachuku is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nwachuku surname appeared 139 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 Nwachuku.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nwachuku 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 Nwachuku

The surname Nwachuku originates from the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. It dates back several centuries and is derived from the Igbo words "nwa" meaning child or offspring, and "chukwu" which refers to the supreme God or creator. Thus, Nwachuku can be interpreted as "child of God" or "offspring of the creator."

This surname first appeared in historical records from the early 16th century, when the Igbo kingdoms flourished in the region. It was predominantly found among the nobility and ruling families of these kingdoms, particularly in areas like Nri, Awka, and Onitsha. The name's connection to the supreme deity suggests it may have been used to denote a sense of divine favor or blessing upon certain lineages.

Notable individuals bearing the Nwachuku surname include Abia Nwachuku, a prominent Igbo trader and diplomat who lived in the late 18th century and facilitated trade relations between the Igbo and British merchants. Another figure was Nnamdi Nwachuku, a renowned Igbo sculptor and wood carver active in the early 20th century, known for his intricate masks and sculptures depicting Igbo culture and traditions.

In the 19th century, records show the Nwachuku name appearing in various Igbo settlements and villages, such as the town of Nwachuku in present-day Abia State. This may suggest the surname's association with specific localities or clans within the Igbo ethnic group.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Nwachuku surname was Eze Nwachuku, a notable Igbo chief and leader who lived in the late 17th century. He was known for his wisdom and diplomatic skills in resolving conflicts between neighboring villages.

Another prominent figure was Nwabueze Nwachuku, an Igbo scholar and linguist born in the late 19th century. He contributed significantly to the preservation and documentation of the Igbo language and culture through his writings and research.

While the Nwachuku surname has its roots in southeastern Nigeria, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins remain deeply intertwined with the Igbo people's history and cultural traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nwachuku

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

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

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