About Achebe
The surname Achebe is of Igbo origin and is predominantly found among the Igbo people of Nigeria. It is derived from the Igbo words "achi" meaning "to protect" and "be" meaning "he/she is." Therefore, the surname Achebe can be interpreted to mean "he/she protects" or "one who protects." It is a name that signifies the importance of safeguarding and defending one's community or family. The surname gained global recognition through the renowned Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, who played a significant role in promoting Igbo culture and literature.
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The surname Achebe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Achebe based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Achebe is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Achebe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Achebe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.