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

Udoh, 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 Udoh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Udoh in America

Udoh is the 46138th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Udoh surname appeared 462 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 Udoh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Udoh 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 Udoh

The surname UDOH has its origins in the Igbo tribe of southeastern Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged sometime in the 16th or 17th century, originating from the word "udo" which means "peace" or "calmness" in the Igbo language. The addition of the "h" at the end of the name is thought to be a later modification, possibly influenced by European naming conventions during the colonial era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name UDOH can be found in a set of local village records from the town of Nri, which was an important cultural and religious center for the Igbo people. These records, dating back to the late 17th century, mention a prominent family with the surname UDOH residing in the area.

During the 19th century, as the slave trade and colonial expansion brought more interactions between Europeans and the Igbo people, the name UDOH started to appear in written records and documents kept by British administrators and missionaries. Notable individuals from this time period include Nwankwo UDOH (1825-1892), a respected village elder and mediator, and Obinna UDOH (1835-1911), a local trader who facilitated commercial exchanges between the Igbo and British merchants.

As the 20th century progressed, the UDOH name spread beyond its traditional homeland in southeastern Nigeria. Ike UDOH (1908-1981), a pioneering educator, played a significant role in establishing modern educational institutions in the region. Another prominent figure was Adaobi UDOH (1920-2005), a renowned potter and artist who helped preserve and popularize traditional Igbo pottery techniques.

In more recent times, the name has gained international recognition with individuals such as Ike UDOH (born 1983), a professional basketball player who has played in the NBA and various leagues around the world, and Chika UDOH (born 1988), a critically acclaimed author and journalist whose works explore themes of identity, culture, and diaspora.

Throughout its history, the surname UDOH has maintained a strong connection to its Igbo roots and the values of peace and tranquility that it represents. Despite geographical dispersal and cultural assimilation, many individuals bearing this name continue to honor their ancestral heritage and contribute to the rich tapestry of Nigerian and global society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Udoh

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

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

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