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

Ugorji, 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 Ugorji surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ugorji in America

Ugorji is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ugorji surname appeared 198 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 Ugorji.

The history of the last name Ugorji

The surname "UGORJI" is believed to have originated in the Igbo-speaking regions of southeastern Nigeria. The name is derived from the Igbo language, with the prefix "Ug-" meaning "father" or "man," and the suffix "-orji" likely referring to a specific town or village.

One possible theory suggests that the name "UGORJI" may be linked to the town of Orji, located in the present-day Anambra State of Nigeria. This area has a rich history dating back to the early kingdoms and empires of West Africa.

While there are no definitive historical references to the surname "UGORJI" in ancient manuscripts or records, it is likely that the name has been in use for several centuries among the Igbo people of Nigeria.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "UGORJI" was Nnamdi UGORJI, a prominent trader and farmer who lived in the late 18th century in the town of Awka, located in what is now Anambra State.

Another notable figure was Okonkwo UGORJI, a skilled blacksmith and warrior who fought in the conflicts between the Igbo kingdoms and the British colonial forces in the mid-19th century.

In the early 20th century, Chukwuemeka UGORJI (1892-1976) was a respected educator and community leader who established several schools in the Igbo-speaking regions of southeastern Nigeria.

During the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970), Amaka UGORJI (1930-2003) gained recognition as a fierce advocate for women's rights and as a leader in the relief efforts for displaced civilians.

More recently, Chinwe UGORJI (born 1965) has made a name for herself as a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, supporting various educational and healthcare initiatives in Nigeria.

While the surname "UGORJI" is most commonly associated with the Igbo people of Nigeria, it is also found among diaspora communities in other parts of Africa, as well as in Europe, North America, and other regions where Nigerians have settled over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ugorji

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

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

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