ODUNUGA
Odunuga
Odunuga is a British surname that originated from Yoruba, a language spoken in Nigeria, West Africa. The name itself is derived from the words "Odu" meaning "black" and "nuga" meaning "origin".
The Odunuga surname is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, often carried by individuals with Nigerian heritage or by those who have ancestral ties to the Yoruba people. Migration and globalization have led to the dispersion of the surname beyond Nigeria, with some members of the British Nigerian community adopting it as a family name.
Individuals bearing the surname Odunuga have likely preserved elements of Yoruba culture and traditions within their family, contributing to the multicultural fabric of British society. The surname continues to hold significance as a symbol of cultural heritage and identity for those who carry it.
There are approximately 119 people named Odunuga in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Odunuga.