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African surname

Okonkwo

Born on Nkwo market day

Descriptive surname

An Igbo (Nigerian) name referencing "Nkwo", another of the four days of the traditional Igbo market week.

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What does the surname Okonkwo mean?

Born on Nkwo market day. An Igbo (Nigerian) name referencing "Nkwo", another of the four days of the traditional Igbo market week.

Is Okonkwo a common surname?

Okonkwo is a African-origin surname. Popularity varies widely by country and region, and the same surname can be common in one place and rare in another.

Can two families with the same surname be unrelated?

Yes. Surnames, especially occupational and descriptive ones like this, were often adopted independently by many unrelated families who happened to share a trade, appearance, or location.

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