About Okeke
The surname Okeke is of Igbo origin and is commonly found among the Igbo people of Nigeria. It is a combination of two Igbo words: "Oke" meaning "hill" and "ke" meaning "create" or "build." Therefore, the surname Okeke can be interpreted to mean "one who builds or creates on the hill." It is a common surname among the Igbo people and reflects their connection to the land and their ancestral heritage.
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The surname Okeke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Okeke based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Okeke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Okeke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.