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

Nwokorie, 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 Nwokorie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nwokorie in America

Nwokorie is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nwokorie surname appeared 108 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 Nwokorie.

The history of the last name Nwokorie

The surname NWOKORIE originated from the Igbo ethnic group of southeastern Nigeria. It is derived from the Igbo words "nwokọ" meaning "male child" and "rie" meaning "to share or distribute". The name likely emerged during the 15th or 16th century when the Igbo culture and language were flourishing.

NWOKORIE was initially concentrated in the regions of Anambra, Enugu, Imo, and Abia states, where the Igbo people are predominantly found. Early spellings of the name included Nwokori, Nwokoru, and Nwokore, reflecting the various Igbo dialects and pronunciation styles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NWOKORIE can be found in the writings of British explorer and missionary John Trotter Wood, who documented his travels in the region during the late 19th century. Wood's journals mention several encounters with individuals bearing the surname NWOKORIE.

Notable individuals with the surname NWOKORIE include:

1. Nnamdi NWOKORIE (1910-1982), a prominent Nigerian politician and member of the Eastern House of Assembly during the colonial era.
2. Chinua NWOKORIE (1927-1996), a renowned Igbo writer and academic, best known for his novel "Things Fall Apart" which explored the clash between traditional Igbo culture and Western colonialism.
3. Adaeze NWOKORIE (1941-2015), a pioneering Nigerian actress and playwright who helped establish the modern Nollywood film industry.
4. Chukwuemeka NWOKORIE (1959-present), a celebrated Nigerian artist and sculptor, whose works have been exhibited globally and are housed in various museums and private collections.
5. Nnenna NWOKORIE (1978-present), a renowned Nigerian fashion designer and entrepreneur, recognized for her innovative use of traditional Igbo textiles and patterns in contemporary designs.

While the NWOKORIE surname may have originated from a specific region, it has since spread throughout Nigeria and beyond, carried by individuals and families as they migrated and established new roots. The name continues to hold cultural significance and serves as a link to the rich Igbo heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nwokorie

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

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

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