Surnames of Nigerian Origin

129 surnames found of Nigerian origin

Irabor
The surname Irabor is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Esan people of Edo State. The name is derived from the Esan language, where "Ira" means "war" and "bor" means "to fight." Th......
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Isibor
The surname Isibor is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Esan people of Edo State. The name Isibor is derived from the Esan language, where "Isi" means "head" and "bor" means "to be......
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Itehua
The surname Itehua is of Nigerian origin and is primarily found among the Esan people of Edo State. The name Itehua is derived from the Esan language and is believed to mean "one who is blessed" or......
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Iyamu
The surname Iyamu is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Edo people of southern Nigeria. It is derived from the Edo language, where "Iya" means "mother" and "mu" means "to give birth......
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Kamalu
The surname Kamalu is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Igbo people. It is derived from the Igbo word "kamalu" which means "may I never lack" or "may I never be in want." The name ......
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Kuku
The surname Kuku is of Nigerian origin and is derived from the Yoruba language. It is a common surname among the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. The name Kuku is believed to have several pos......
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Lawal
The surname Lawal is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Yoruba people. It is derived from the Yoruba word "Lawa" which means "to possess" or "to own." The surname Lawal is often ass......
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Madu
The surname Madu is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Igbo people. It is derived from the Igbo word "madu," which means "person" or "human being." The surname Madu signifies a conn......
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Malu
The surname Malu is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Igbo people. It is derived from the Igbo word "malu" which means "to be strong" or "strength." The name Malu signifies resilie......
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Moimoi
The surname Moimoi is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Yoruba people. It is derived from the Yoruba word "moi" which means "I know" or "I understand." The name Moimoi is often giv......
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Surnames of Nigerian Origin

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