Ikpeazu

Ikpeazu is a surname of Igbo origin in southeastern Nigeria. It is borne by people among the Igbo communities, with a concentration in Abia State and the broader southeastern region, as well as among the Nigerian diaspora.

Notable people with the surname include Okezie Ikpeazu (born 1964), a Nigerian politician who served as the Governor of Abia State from 2015 to 2023. He was elected to the governorship in 2015 on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform and won reelection in 2019. His tenure focused on issues such as infrastructure development, agriculture, and public-service administration within Abia State.

The surname Ikpeazu is primarily encountered in Nigeria, particularly among communities in Abia and nearby states, and it may appear among Nigerians living abroad. As a family name, it does not denote a specific profession or tradition beyond individual biographies.