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

Abiola, 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 Abiola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abiola in America

Abiola is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abiola surname appeared 163 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 Abiola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abiola to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Abiola

The surname Abiola originates from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century when the Yoruba kingdoms flourished in the region.

Abiola is derived from the Yoruba words "abi" meaning "born" and "ola" meaning "wealth" or "honor." Thus, the name Abiola translates to "born into wealth and honor," signifying a person of noble birth or high social standing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abiola can be found in the records of the Oyo Empire, a prominent Yoruba kingdom that existed from the 16th to the 19th century. The name appears in historical accounts and oral traditions, associated with prominent families and individuals within the empire.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Abiola Ogunlolu was a renowned warrior and military leader who played a significant role in the expansion and defense of the Oyo Empire. His bravery and strategic prowess earned him recognition and respect within the Yoruba community.

During the 19th century, the Abiola surname gained further prominence with the birth of Abiola Akinsanya (1827-1898), a respected community leader and advisor to the Alaafin (king) of Oyo. He was known for his wisdom, diplomacy, and efforts to preserve Yoruba cultural traditions.

Another notable figure was Abiola Gbadamosi (1872-1942), a successful businessman and industrialist who established one of the first large-scale textile factories in Nigeria. His entrepreneurial spirit and contributions to the economy earned him a place in the history of the Yoruba people.

In the 20th century, the name Abiola gained international recognition with the rise of Moshood Abiola (1937-1998), a prominent Nigerian businessman and politician. He won the annulled 1993 presidential election, leading to a significant political crisis in Nigeria. His struggle for democracy and human rights made him a revered figure in the country's history.

The Abiola surname has also been associated with various places and settlements in southwestern Nigeria, such as the town of Abiola in Ogun State, reflecting the influence and presence of families bearing this name in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abiola

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

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 Abiola 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Abiola has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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