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

Ogbodo, 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 Ogbodo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ogbodo in America

Ogbodo is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ogbodo surname appeared 100 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 Ogbodo.

The history of the last name Ogbodo

The surname OGBODO originates from Nigeria and is an Igbo name. It is believed to have emerged in the 16th century among the Igbo people who inhabited the southeastern part of modern-day Nigeria. The name is derived from the Igbo word "ogbodu," which means "a large gathering" or "a crowd."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the OGBODO name can be found in the journals of Portuguese traders and missionaries who visited the region in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. These accounts often referred to local chiefs and leaders, some of whom bore the OGBODO surname.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the OGBODO name appeared in various records kept by British colonial administrators and Christian missionaries operating in the region. These records included census data, land ownership documents, and church registers.

One notable individual with the OGBODO surname was Nwahiri Ogbodo (c. 1710-1785), a renowned Igbo trader and diplomat who facilitated commercial and diplomatic relations between the Igbo people and European traders. He was instrumental in establishing trade routes and negotiating favorable terms for his people.

Another historical figure bearing the OGBODO name was Nwankwo Ogbodo (1825-1892), a prominent Igbo chief and warrior who played a significant role in the resistance against British colonial expansion in the late 19th century.

In more recent history, Chinua Ogbodo (1905-1987) was a renowned Igbo writer and poet who contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Igbo literature and cultural heritage.

Chike Ogbodo (1930-2008) was a distinguished Nigerian academic and linguist who made significant contributions to the study and documentation of Igbo language and culture.

Another notable figure was Adaora Ogbodo (1948-2018), a pioneering Nigerian businesswoman and entrepreneur who founded one of the country's largest manufacturing companies, specializing in household and personal care products.

The OGBODO surname has also been associated with various Igbo communities and villages, some of which bear the name or variations of it, such as Ogbodu, Ogbodudu, and Ogboduagwu.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ogbodo

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

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

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