Surnames of Nigerian Origin

129 surnames found of Nigerian origin

Ekpenyong
The surname Ekpenyong is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Efik and Ibibio ethnic groups in the southern part of Nigeria. The name Ekpenyong is derived from the Efik/Ibibio languag......
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Ekpo
The surname Ekpo 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 "ekpọ" which means "leopard" or......
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Elem
The surname Elem is of Nigerian origin and is derived from the Yoruba language. It is a variant of the name Alimi, which means "one who is born to protect" or "one who is born to defend." The name ......
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Elum
The surname Elum is of Nigerian origin and is derived from the Igbo language. It is believed to be a variant of the Igbo name "Elu" which means "to ascend" or "to rise." The name Elum is often asso......
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Eme
The surname Eme is of Nigerian origin and is derived from the Igbo language. It is a short form of the Igbo name "Emeka," which means "great deeds" or "one who has done well." The surname Eme signi......
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Esan
The surname Esan is of Nigerian origin and is primarily found among the Esan people of Edo State in southern Nigeria. The name Esan is derived from the Esan language and means "God has answered" or......
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Esannason
The surname Esannason is of Nigerian origin and is derived from the Esan people of Edo State, Nigeria. The name Esannason is a combination of "Esan," which refers to the ethnic group, and "son," in......
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Essien
The surname Essien is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Efik and Ibibio people of southeastern Nigeria. It is derived from the Efik/Ibibio word "esin," which means "to choose" or "......
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Etim
The surname Etim is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Efik and Ibibio ethnic groups in southeastern Nigeria. The name Etim is derived from the Efik/Ibibio word "etim" which means "......
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Etuk
The surname Etuk is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Ibibio and Annang ethnic groups in the southern part of Nigeria. The name Etuk is derived from the Ibibio language and means "......
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Surnames of Nigerian Origin

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