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

Ugochukwu, 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 Ugochukwu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ugochukwu in America

Ugochukwu is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ugochukwu surname appeared 205 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 Ugochukwu.

The history of the last name Ugochukwu

The surname Ugochukwu originates from the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. It is a compound name derived from the Igbo words "Ugo" meaning "Glory" and "Chukwu" meaning "God". The name therefore translates to "Glory of God" or "God's Glory".

The earliest recorded instances of the Ugochukwu surname can be traced back to the 16th century, during the height of the Nri Kingdom in what is now Anambra State, Nigeria. The name was initially associated with families and individuals who held prominent positions within the Nri society, such as chiefs, religious leaders, and successful traders.

One of the earliest documented references to the Ugochukwu name can be found in the oral traditions and folklore of the Nri people, where it is mentioned in connection with the legendary figure of Eze Nri Obalu, who ruled the kingdom in the late 15th century. According to these accounts, Obalu had a close advisor and confidant named Ugochukwu, who was renowned for his wisdom and devotion to the gods.

As the Igbo people migrated and settled in different parts of southeastern Nigeria, the Ugochukwu surname spread and took root in various communities. Notable individuals bearing this name throughout history include:

1. Nze Ugochukwu Okolo (c. 1720 - 1790), a renowned herbalist and traditional healer from Awka, who was celebrated for his extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and his healing abilities.

2. Obi Ugochukwu Nwankwo (1832 - 1912), a prominent chief and community leader from Owerri, who played a crucial role in resolving inter-village disputes and promoting trade and commerce in the region.

3. Reverend Ugochukwu Okeke (1867 - 1935), one of the first Igbo missionaries to receive formal Christian education and serve as a pastor in the Church Missionary Society (CMS) in the late 19th century.

4. Dr. Ugochukwu Okoro (1920 - 2002), a pioneering medical doctor and public health advocate, who established one of the first modern hospitals in Enugu and worked tirelessly to improve healthcare access in rural communities.

5. Chief Ugochukwu Nwachukwu (1938 - 2018), a prominent businessman and philanthropist, who founded the Ugochukwu Nwachukwu Foundation, dedicated to providing educational opportunities and supporting small-scale enterprises in his home town of Owerri.

Over the centuries, the Ugochukwu surname has maintained its strong connection to the Igbo cultural heritage and values, reflecting the deep-rooted belief in the glory and reverence for the divine among the Igbo people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ugochukwu

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

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

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