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

Nwogu, 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 Nwogu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nwogu in America

Nwogu is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nwogu surname appeared 269 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 Nwogu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nwogu 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 Nwogu

The surname Nwogu originates from Nigeria and can be traced back to the Igbo ethnic group in the southeastern part of the country. It is believed to have emerged in the 16th or 17th century during the early stages of the slave trade in the region.

Nwogu is derived from the Igbo phrase "nwa ogu," which translates to "child of war" or "child born during a time of conflict." This suggests that the name may have been given to children born during periods of unrest or warfare in the region. Alternatively, it could also signify the bravery and strength associated with those who were born or raised in challenging times.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Nwogu can be found in historical documents and records from the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in areas that were once part of the Igbo heartland, such as the present-day states of Anambra, Enugu, and Imo.

One notable individual with the surname Nwogu was Nnamdi Nwogu, a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Anambra State who lived from 1920 to 2005. He was known for his contributions to the development of his local community and his support for educational initiatives.

Another historical figure with the name Nwogu was Ngozi Nwogu, a renowned traditional healer and spiritual leader from Enugu State, who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her reputation and knowledge of traditional medicine and rituals were widely respected throughout the region.

In the early 20th century, Chukwuemeka Nwogu was a prominent writer and poet from Imo State, whose works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Igbo people and explored themes of identity, tradition, and social change.

Adaku Nwogu, born in the late 19th century, was a renowned potter and artist from Anambra State. Her intricate and beautiful pottery designs were highly regarded and have been preserved in various museums and collections.

Lastly, Okechukwu Nwogu was a prominent political figure and activist from Enugu State, who lived from 1935 to 2010. He was actively involved in the struggle for Nigerian independence and later served as a member of the country's parliament, advocating for the rights and representation of his constituents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nwogu

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

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

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