Okangba Surname

1,281,391st
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 178 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Nigeria
Highest density in:
Nigeria

Okangba Surname User-submission:

..."Regarding the spelling of the family name, (Okamgba and Okangba), the difference is not significant as they convey the same meaning in our Igbo land and mean (Great Wrestler).

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Okangba Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Nigeria1781:995,18442,110

Okangba Surname Meaning

User-submitted Reference

As supplied by the Nigerian Postal Service, Nigeria to Dr Barnardo's in England. 2008:

..."Regarding the spelling of the family name, (Okamgba and Okangba), the difference is not significant as they convey the same meaning in our Igbo land and mean (Great Wrestler). In Igbo language, 'N' or 'M' can be used interchangeably in names denoting the same meaning. This usage is normal and acceptable in our society."

As supplied by the Okamgba family from Nigeria to Dr Barnardo's in England. 2009:

"The last name Okamgba came in as a nickname given to our father as a famous traditional wrestler in his days."

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