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

Uzoma, 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 Uzoma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uzoma in America

Uzoma is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uzoma surname appeared 211 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 Uzoma.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uzoma 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 Uzoma

The surname Uzoma originates from the Igbo ethnic group of southeastern Nigeria. It can be traced back to the 15th century when the Igbo people were a prominent civilization in the region. The name is derived from the Igbo words "uzo" meaning "road" or "path" and "oma" meaning "good" or "beautiful." Thus, Uzoma essentially translates to "good path" or "beautiful road."

Historically, the name Uzoma was likely given to individuals who were considered good-natured, virtuous, or those who lived exemplary lives, serving as a guiding path for others. It may have also been bestowed upon those born during auspicious times or events, signifying a favorable journey ahead.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Uzoma can be found in the oral traditions and folklore of the Igbo people, where it is mentioned in various stories and proverbs. These tales often depicted individuals with the name Uzoma as wise and respected elders within their communities.

In the 17th century, a prominent Igbo chief named Uzoma Nwachukwu is said to have played a significant role in negotiating trade agreements with European merchants who had arrived on the West African coast. His diplomatic skills and fair dealings earned him respect among both his people and the foreigners.

Another notable figure bearing the name Uzoma was Uzoma Nzeogwu, a Nigerian military officer who played a pivotal role in the 1966 Nigerian coup d'état. Born in 1937, Nzeogwu led a group of rebel soldiers in an attempt to overthrow the government, citing concerns over corruption and ethnic tensions.

In the realm of literature, the acclaimed Nigerian author Chinua Achebe featured a character named Uzoma in his novel "Arrow of God," published in 1964. The character was depicted as a wise and respected elder within the fictional Igbo village depicted in the story.

More recently, Uzoma Nwakuche, born in 1969, has gained recognition as a Nigerian playwright, filmmaker, and human rights activist. His works often explore themes of social justice and the challenges faced by marginalized communities in Nigeria.

While the surname Uzoma is predominantly found among the Igbo people of Nigeria, it has also been adopted by individuals of other African ethnicities, particularly those who have embraced the Igbo culture or have ties to the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uzoma

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

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

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