About Onu
The surname Onu is of Igbo origin and is commonly found among the Igbo people of Nigeria. It is derived from the Igbo word "onu" which means "father" or "ancestor." The surname Onu is often used as a respectful way to refer to someone who is considered a father figure or an elder within the community. It can also be used as a given name for a male child born after the death of his paternal grandfather, symbolizing the continuation of the family lineage.
The surname Onu is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Onu 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 Onu is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Onu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Onu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.