Ameobi

Ameobi is a surname of Nigerian origin. In contemporary usage, it is most commonly found among Nigerians and people of Nigerian descent, including members of the diaspora in the United Kingdom, where the name has gained visibility through professional football.

Notable people with the surname include Shola Ameobi, a Nigerian-born British professional footballer who had a lengthy career in the Premier League, most notably with Newcastle United, and who has played for several other clubs in England and abroad. His younger brother, Sam Ameobi, is also a professional footballer who has competed in English football. The Ameobi surname is therefore best known in sports circles, particularly football, due to the prominence of these figures.

Etymology and distribution: The precise linguistic origin of the surname Ameobi is not widely documented in public sources. It is relatively uncommon outside Nigeria and the United Kingdom, and while the name is associated with the Ameobi family in football, it is not tied to a widely recognized clan or regional designation beyond this context.