Find out how popular the last name Abayomi is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Abayomi.

Abayomi, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Abayomi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abayomi in America

Abayomi is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abayomi surname appeared 123 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Abayomi.

The history of the last name Abayomi

The surname Abayomi is of Yoruba origin, traced back to the people of southwestern Nigeria. Its roots can be found in the Yoruba language, where "aba" means "born into" and "yomi" signifies "wealth" or "prosperity." This suggests that the name was likely bestowed upon individuals born into affluent or prosperous families within the Yoruba community.

The earliest records of the name Abayomi can be traced back to the 16th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire in present-day Nigeria. Ancient manuscripts and oral traditions from this period reference prominent families and individuals bearing this surname, indicating its significance within the Yoruba societal structure.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Abayomi was Abayomi Ajaka, a renowned warrior and advisor to the Alaafin (King) of Oyo in the late 16th century. His exploits and counsel were chronicled in the oral histories of the Oyo people, cementing his place in the region's cultural heritage.

In the 18th century, the name Abayomi appeared in the records of the Old Oyo Empire, with Abayomi Agbaje serving as a prominent chief and trusted advisor to the Alaafin during the reign of Oba Abiodun Adegolu Ozolua (1770-1789). His wisdom and influence were instrumental in shaping the policies and decisions of the kingdom during that era.

As the Yoruba diaspora spread across West Africa and beyond, the name Abayomi traveled with them. In the 19th century, Abayomi Oyediran emerged as a respected trader and community leader in the Yoruba settlements of Sierra Leone, playing a pivotal role in the economic and cultural exchange between the Yoruba people and their new home.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Abayomi was Abayomi Barber (1833-1901), a pioneering educator and missionary who established several schools in Nigeria and worked tirelessly to promote literacy and education among the Yoruba people.

Throughout its history, the surname Abayomi has been closely tied to the Yoruba cultural identity, carrying the connotations of prosperity, wealth, and societal standing. Its presence in various historical records and oral traditions underscores its enduring legacy within the Yoruba community and its diasporic descendants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abayomi

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Abayomi.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Abayomi was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Abayomi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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