Surname · African origin
Okonkwo
Meaning
The surname Okonkwo means Born on Nkwo market day (Igbo).
Origin
African
Type
other
The origin of the surname Okonkwo
Okonkwo is an Igbo name linked to birth on the Nkwo market day.
What kind of surname is Okonkwo?
Okonkwo is a other surname. It belongs to the African naming tradition — you can read how African surnames were formed on our African last names page.
Other African surnames
Abebe
The flower has bloomed (Amharic)
Adebayo
The crown meets joy (Yoruba)
Adeyemi
The crown befits me (Yoruba)
Afolabi
Born into honour (Yoruba)
Dlamini
A major Nguni clan name
Keita
A Mandinka royal clan name
Mensah
Third-born son (Akan)
Moyo
Heart (Shona)
Ndlovu
Elephant (Zulu/Ndebele)
Nkosi
King, chief (Zulu)
Other other surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Okonkwo mean?
The surname Okonkwo means Born on Nkwo market day (Igbo). Okonkwo is an Igbo name linked to birth on the Nkwo market day.
Where does the surname Okonkwo come from?
Okonkwo is a surname of African origin.
What kind of surname is Okonkwo?
Okonkwo is a other surname.
What are other African surnames?
Other African surnames include Abebe, Adebayo, Adeyemi, Afolabi, Dlamini, Keita.