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

Ogbuehi, 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 Ogbuehi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ogbuehi in America

Ogbuehi is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ogbuehi surname appeared 111 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 Ogbuehi.

The history of the last name Ogbuehi

The surname Ogbuehi originates from the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century, when many Igbo communities were establishing themselves in the region.

The name Ogbuehi is derived from the Igbo words "ogbu" meaning "to strike" or "to beat," and "ehi" meaning "a spirit" or "a deity." The combination of these words suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was a spiritual leader or healer, potentially involved in rituals involving drumming or striking.

One of the earliest known references to the name Ogbuehi can be found in a collection of oral histories passed down through generations of Igbo elders. These stories recount the exploits of a renowned healer named Nnamdi Ogbuehi, who lived in the late 16th century and was renowned for his ability to communicate with the spirit world.

In the 18th century, a prominent Ogbuehi family is mentioned in the records of the Arochukwu Kingdom, a powerful Igbo state that controlled much of the region's slave trade. The records indicate that the Ogbuehi family played a significant role in the kingdom's spiritual and political affairs.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Ogbuehi was Okonkwo Ogbuehi, born in the late 18th century. He was a respected elder and advisor in the village of Umuofia, and his name is mentioned in the famous novel "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe.

Another notable figure was Nwanyibuife Ogbuehi, a powerful female trader and landowner who lived in the mid-19th century. She was known for her business acumen and her influence in the region's economic affairs.

In the 20th century, the Ogbuehi name gained further prominence with the birth of Okechukwu Ogbuehi (1922-2001), a renowned Igbo writer and academic. His works explored Igbo culture and heritage, and he was a vocal advocate for the preservation of traditional Igbo values.

Another influential Ogbuehi was Nnamdi Ogbuehi (1942-2018), a renowned Igbo musician and composer. His songs celebrated Igbo folklore and traditions, and he was widely regarded as a cultural ambassador for his people.

Lastly, the name Ogbuehi has been carried into the modern era by individuals like Cedric Ogbuehi, a professional American football player who was born in 1992 and has played for various teams in the National Football League (NFL).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ogbuehi

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

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

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