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

Ofoegbu, 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 Ofoegbu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ofoegbu in America

Ofoegbu is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ofoegbu surname appeared 183 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 Ofoegbu.

The history of the last name Ofoegbu

The surname OFOEGBU originated from the Igbo ethnic group of southeastern Nigeria. It emerged during the 15th to 16th centuries when family names became more widespread in the region. OFOEGBU is derived from the Igbo words "ofo" meaning "detached" and "egbu" meaning "lion," suggesting a connection to a particular lineage or clan with lion-like qualities.

One of the earliest documented references to the OFOEGBU name can be found in oral histories and genealogical records maintained by Igbo communities. These accounts trace the name's origins to specific villages and towns in present-day Anambra and Enugu states, where various OFOEGBU families established themselves over generations.

During the colonial era in Nigeria, British administrators and missionaries recorded OFOEGBU as a prominent surname among the Igbo people they encountered. Some early written records mentioning individuals with this last name date back to the late 19th century.

Notable historical figures bearing the OFOEGBU surname include Nnamdi OFOEGBU (1902-1982), a prominent Nigerian educator and advocate for women's rights, who established several schools in eastern Nigeria. Another significant figure was Chukwuemeka OFOEGBU (1920-1998), a renowned Igbo artist and sculptor whose works celebrated traditional Igbo culture and aesthetics.

In the realm of politics, Okechukwu OFOEGBU (1936-2012) served as a member of the Nigerian Senate from 1999 to 2003, representing Enugu State. He was known for his advocacy of educational reforms and rural development initiatives.

The name OFOEGBU has also been associated with academic and literary achievements. Uchenna OFOEGBU (1944-2018) was a respected Nigerian novelist and poet, whose works explored themes of identity, tradition, and modernity in Igbo society.

Lastly, Ifeoma OFOEGBU (born 1962) is a contemporary Nigerian artist and sculptor, renowned for her intricate sculptures that blend traditional Igbo motifs with modern techniques and materials. Her works have been exhibited internationally and are held in various prestigious collections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ofoegbu

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

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

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