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

Udeh, 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 Udeh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Udeh in America

Udeh is the 66371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Udeh surname appeared 298 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 Udeh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Udeh 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 Udeh

The surname UDEH is believed to have originated in western Africa, specifically in Nigeria. It is thought to be derived from the Igbo language, which is spoken predominantly in the southeastern region of the country. The name is likely an adaptation of the Igbo word "ude," meaning "truth" or "honesty."

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname UDEH can be traced back to the 18th century in historical records from the Igbo-speaking region of Nigeria. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Udeh" or "Ude," reflecting its roots in the Igbo language.

In the 19th century, as records became more standardized, the spelling "UDEH" became more prevalent. This is evidenced by entries in colonial-era documents and records from the region.

One notable individual with the surname UDEH was Nnamdi Udeh, a prominent Nigerian writer and poet who lived from 1917 to 1998. His works often explored themes of cultural identity and the impact of colonialism on African societies.

Another historical figure with this surname was Chukwuemeka Udeh, a Nigerian politician and activist who played a significant role in the country's independence movement in the mid-20th century. He was born in 1910 and passed away in 1986.

In the realm of academia, Onyekachi Udeh, a renowned Nigerian historian and scholar, made significant contributions to the study of West African history. He was born in 1928 and lived until 2005.

The name UDEH has also been associated with various places and geographical locations in Nigeria. For instance, the town of Ude-Ndi-Ukwu in Anambra State is believed to have derived its name from the surname.

Another notable individual with the surname UDEH was Okwudili Udeh, a Nigerian businessman and entrepreneur who founded one of the country's largest conglomerates in the late 20th century. He was born in 1935 and passed away in 2012.

Throughout its history, the surname UDEH has maintained a strong connection to its Igbo roots and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, politics, academia, and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Udeh

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

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

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