Surnames of Nigerian Origin

129 surnames found of Nigerian origin

Edun
The surname Edun is of Nigerian origin and is derived from the Yoruba language. It is believed to be a variant of the name "Edu," which means "wealth" or "prosperity" in Yoruba. As a surname, Edun ......
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Effiong
The surname Effiong is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Efik and Ibibio ethnic groups in southeastern Nigeria. It is derived from the Efik/Ibibio word "Effiong" which means "to be......
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Egbe
The surname Egbe is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Yoruba people. It is derived from the Yoruba word "egbe," which means "society" or "group." In Yoruba culture, an "egbe" refer......
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Egharevba
The surname Egharevba is of Nigerian origin, specifically from the Edo-speaking people of Nigeria. It is derived from the Edo language and is commonly found among the Bini people. The name Egharevb......
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Egure
The surname Egure is of Nigerian origin and is primarily found among the Urhobo people of Delta State. The name is derived from the Urhobo word "egu," meaning "to be strong" or "to be powerful." Th......
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Ekanem
The surname Ekanem is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Efik and Ibibio ethnic groups in southeastern Nigeria. The name Ekanem is derived from the Efik/Ibibio language and means "l......
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Ekhator
The surname Ekhator is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Edo people of southern Nigeria. It is derived from the Edo language, with "Ekhator" meaning "one who is not afraid of war" ......
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Eko
The surname Eko is of Nigerian origin and is derived from the Yoruba language. It is a short form of the name Adeeko, which means "crown" or "royalty." The name Eko signifies a person of noble or r......
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Ekong
The surname Ekong is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Ibibio and Annang ethnic groups in the southern part of Nigeria. The name Ekong is derived from the Ibibio word "ekong" which......
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Ekpe
The surname Ekpe is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Efik and Ibibio ethnic groups in southeastern Nigeria. The name Ekpe is derived from the Ekpe secret society, which holds sign......
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Surnames of Nigerian Origin

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