IGE
Ige
Origin
The surname Ige is of Nigerian Yoruba origin. It is a common surname amongst the Yoruba people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria.
Meaning
The surname Ige is often associated with meanings such as "wealth", "fortune", or "royalty" in the Yoruba language.
Distribution
Although originating from Nigeria, the surname Ige can also be found among the Yoruba diaspora worldwide, including in countries such as the United Kingdom. In Britain, individuals with the surname Ige may have familial ties to Nigeria or be part of the larger Nigerian community in the UK.
Notable Individuals
- Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu (SAN): A Nigerian politician and lawyer who serves as the Governor of Ondo State in Nigeria. Akeredolu’s full name includes the surname Ige.
- Bamidele Michael Omishore: A British-Nigerian journalist and political analyst based in the UK. Omishore also carries the surname Ige.
Genealogy
Due to the commonality of the surname among the Yoruba people, tracing the genealogy of individuals with the surname Ige may involve exploring familial connections within the Yoruba community in Nigeria and beyond.
Coat of Arms
Given the Nigerian and Yoruba origins of the surname Ige, there may not be a traditional coat of arms associated with it. Rather, familial symbols, colours, or motifs may hold significance in representing the heritage and history of individuals with this surname.
There are approximately 444 people named Ige in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Ige.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abayomi
- Abiodun
- Ade
- Adebayo
- David
- Michael
- Olusola
- Oluwaseun
- Samuel
- Taiwo
Female
- Elizabeth
- Kehinde
- Mary
- Olubunmi
- Oluwatosin
- Omolara
- Patricia
- Rhoda
- Temitope
- Titilayo