Agwu

Agwu Meaning & Origin

About Agwu
The surname Agwu is of Igbo origin and is commonly found among the Igbo people of Nigeria. It is derived from the Igbo word "agwu" which means "leopard" or "leopard-like." In Igbo culture, the leopard is considered a powerful and revered animal, symbolizing strength, agility, and bravery. Therefore, the surname Agwu is often associated with individuals who possess these qualities or are believed to have a connection to the leopard.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Agwu is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Agwu: 201
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,625
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Agwu 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 Agwu is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 G W AH0
🌐 IPA
/agwu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Agwu in Braille

Here's how to represent Agwu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Agwu in braille

How to sign the name Agwu using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Agwu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Agwu in sign language

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