okolie

Okolie is a surname of Igbo origin, used by people in southeastern Nigeria and among the Igbo diaspora. It is commonly encountered in Nigeria and in countries with Nigerian communities, including the United Kingdom and the United States.

The exact meaning and linguistic roots of the name are not widely documented in reliable sources. As an Igbo surname, it sits within a broader tradition of Igbo naming, which can reflect lineage, locality, or family history. Variants and spellings may arise through transliteration and migration.

Notable people with the surname include Lawrence Okolie (born 1992), a British professional boxer who has competed for the WBO cruiserweight title. The name also appears among Nigerian-born individuals in sports, academia, and other fields in the diaspora.