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

Abimbola, 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 Abimbola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abimbola in America

Abimbola is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abimbola surname appeared 124 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 Abimbola.

The history of the last name Abimbola

The surname ABIMBOLA has its origins in the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It is derived from the Yoruba words "abi" meaning "born" and "mbola" meaning "brings wealth or fortune". Thus, ABIMBOLA translates to "the one born to bring wealth or fortune".

This surname first appeared in written records during the 16th century when the Yoruba kingdoms were established in present-day Nigeria. It was commonly found in areas such as Oyo, Ilorin, and Ibadan, which were major centers of Yoruba culture and trade.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the surname ABIMBOLA was Abimbola Akinsanya, a renowned trader and diplomat who lived in the late 17th century. He played a crucial role in facilitating trade between the Yoruba kingdoms and European merchants.

In the 19th century, the ABIMBOLA surname gained further prominence with the birth of Abimbola Omolara Adelakun (1832-1912), a influential merchant and landowner in Ibadan. She was known for her business acumen and philanthropic efforts, supporting the construction of schools and hospitals in the region.

Another notable figure was Abimbola Akinola (1887-1963), a respected chief and community leader in Oyo. He was instrumental in mediating disputes and promoting unity among the various Yoruba towns and villages during the colonial era.

The ABIMBOLA surname also found its way into academic circles with Abimbola Alao (1924-2002), a renowned linguist and scholar of Yoruba language and culture. He authored several books and articles that contributed significantly to the preservation and understanding of Yoruba traditions.

In the field of literature, Abimbola Olayinka (1946-2018) was a celebrated poet and playwright whose works explored themes of identity, culture, and spirituality. Her poetry collections, such as "Echoes from the Cradle" (1978), received critical acclaim and numerous awards.

While the ABIMBOLA surname is predominantly found in Nigeria, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots remain firmly grounded in the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abimbola

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

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 Abimbola 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 Abimbola was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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