Ogbogu

Ogbogu Meaning & Origin

About Ogbogu
The surname Ogbogu is of Igbo origin and is commonly found among the Igbo people of Nigeria. The name is derived from the Igbo words "Ogbu" meaning "war" and "ogu" meaning "to fight." Therefore, the surname Ogbogu can be interpreted to mean "warrior" or "fighter." It is likely that individuals with this surname have ancestral ties to warriors or individuals known for their bravery and strength in battle.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ogbogu: 115
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 144,141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ogbogu based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKPK
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O21020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 G B AH0 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ogbogu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKPK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O212

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ogbogu in Braille

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

The name Ogbogu in braille

How to sign the name Ogbogu using Sign Language

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

The name Ogbogu in sign language

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