Mbagwu

Mbagwu Meaning & Origin

About Mbagwu
The surname Mbagwu is of Igbo origin and is predominantly found among the Igbo people of Nigeria. It is derived from the Igbo words "mba" meaning "land" and "gwu" meaning "to kill." Therefore, the surname Mbagwu can be interpreted to mean "one who kills or conquers on the land." It may have originally been a name given to warriors or individuals who were known for their bravery and strength in battle.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mbagwu: 124
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 135,593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MPK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M1020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 G AH0 HH UW0
🌐 IPA
/mbagwu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MPK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mbagwu in Braille

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

The name Mbagwu in braille

How to sign the name Mbagwu using Sign Language

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

The name Mbagwu in sign language

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