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UJAMBEN Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,208th

Most common surname in India

196

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Ujamben is an ethnic group in Nigeria, primarily in the Niger Delta region. They are a subgroup of the Ijaw ethnic group.
The Ujamben people are believed to have descended from the ancient Ijaw kingdom of Nembe. They were once a powerful kingdom, but their power declined in the 19th century due to the rise of British colonialism and the slave trade.

Description:

The Ujamben people are known for their strong sense of community and their vibrant cultural traditions. They have a rich oral tradition, and their art, music and dance are celebrated throughout the Niger Delta.
Ujamben people have a strong sense of family and community. They practice a variety of traditional customs, such as the practice of bride price, the practice of polygamy, and the practice of ancestor worship.
Ujamben people are found in many different parts of the Niger Delta, and there are variations in their language, culture and customs depending on the region.

State-wise distribution of people with UJAMBEN surname

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Gujarat state distribution for UJAMBEN surname

Gujarat

181

Category-wise distribution of people with UJAMBEN surname

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People with the surname UJAMBEN appear across 1 type of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for UJAMBEN surname

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Farmer Beneficiary Records

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