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

Adebayo, 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 Adebayo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adebayo in America

Adebayo is the 27164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adebayo surname appeared 891 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 Adebayo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adebayo 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 Adebayo

The surname Adebayo originated in Yoruba-speaking regions of West Africa, particularly in present-day Nigeria. It dates back several centuries and is a combination of the Yoruba words "Ade" meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "bayo" meaning "rejoice" or "joy." Together, the name Adebayo signifies "the crown rejoices" or "the crown brings joy."

During the pre-colonial era, the Yoruba people lived in city-states governed by traditional rulers known as Obas or kings. It is likely that the name Adebayo was initially bestowed upon individuals with close ties to the royal families or those born during celebratory occasions related to the monarchy.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Adebayo can be found in historical accounts from the 17th century, when the Oyo Empire was at its peak. The Oyo Empire was a prominent Yoruba kingdom that spanned parts of present-day Nigeria and Benin.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the name Adebayo was Adebayo Latoye, a renowned Yoruba military commander who played a pivotal role in the expansion of the Oyo Empire under the reign of Oba Abiodun.

Another historical figure was Adebayo Akinsanya, a prominent Yoruba chief and statesman who lived in the early 19th century. He served as the Balogun (war chief) of Ibadan, a major Yoruba city, and was instrumental in the city's defense during a series of conflicts with neighboring kingdoms.

In the late 19th century, Adebayo Haastrup was a respected Yoruba educator and missionary who contributed to the spread of Christianity and Western education in the region. He was born in 1825 and played a significant role in establishing schools and churches in Yorubaland.

During the 20th century, Adebayo Adedeji, born in 1928, was a prominent Nigerian economist and diplomat. He served as the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) from 1975 to 1991 and was a leading advocate for economic development and regional integration in Africa.

Adebayo Faleti, born in 1923 and passed away in 2023, was a renowned Yoruba author, playwright, and translator. He is celebrated for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Yoruba language and culture through his literary works, which include novels, plays, and poetry.

The surname Adebayo continues to be widely used among the Yoruba people and has also gained recognition globally due to the increasing diaspora of individuals with Yoruba ancestry. While the name's origins are rooted in the Yoruba tradition, it has transcended its regional boundaries and is now found in various parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adebayo

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

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

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