About Okoye
The surname Okoye is of Igbo origin and is commonly found among the Igbo people of Nigeria. It is a patronymic name derived from the Igbo word "Oko" meaning "husband" and the suffix "ye" which signifies "born into" or "belonging to." Therefore, the surname Okoye can be interpreted to mean "born into a husband's family" or "belonging to the husband's lineage." It is a common surname among the Igbo people and reflects the importance of family and lineage in their culture.
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The surname Okoye is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Okoye 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 Okoye in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Okoye using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.