Explore the Family Name Nwachukwu
The meaning of Nwachukwu
West African (Nigeria): from the Igbo personal name Nwachukwu meaning ‘God’s child’ (see Chukwu).
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How common is the last name Nwachukwu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nwachukwu has seen a rise in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,644th most popular, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 25,865th position, an impressive 33.07% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also rose significantly during this period, from 538 in 2000 to 951 in 2010, marking a substantial growth of 76.77%. For every 100,000 people, there were 0.2 named Nwachukwu in 2000, but this figure increased to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #25,865 | 33.07% |
| Count | 538 | 951 | 76.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.32 | 60% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nwachukwu
When discussing ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, most individuals with the surname Nwachukwu identified as Black, with percentages increasing from 94.98% in 2000 to 96.74% in 2010. There was a noticeable decrease among those identifying as White or belonging to two or more races. In 2000, 1.86% identified as White, dropping to 0.63% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races fell from 2.97% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 94.98% | 96.74% | 1.85% |
| Two or More Races | 2.97% | 1.89% | -36.36% |
| White | 1.86% | 0.63% | -66.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |