Okori

Okori  is a surname of Ijaw origin. It means “to be settled in favour” or “to reside in favour” in the Ijaw language. It is found among different ethnic and language groups across West, Central, and East Africa, as well as in parts of Oceania.

The name is most common in Nigeria and Uganda, where the largest number of people bearing the surname live. It is also found in countries such as Equatorial Guinea, Chad, Gabon, Kenya, and Papua New Guinea.

Its widespread reflects historical migration, contact between ethnic groups, cultural exchange, and major historical events such as the transatlantic slave trade, which helped carry the name across different regions of the world.

Category:Surnames