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

Adebisi, 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 Adebisi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adebisi in America

Adebisi is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adebisi surname appeared 137 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 Adebisi.

The history of the last name Adebisi

The surname ADEBISI originates from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It has its roots in the Yoruba language, where "Ade" means "crown" or "royalty," and "Bisi" means "to insist" or "to be firm." Together, the name can be interpreted as "the one who insists on or upholds royal traditions."

The earliest recorded instances of the ADEBISI surname date back to the 16th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire in present-day Nigeria. This was a period when many Yoruba families adopted surnames based on their lineage, occupations, or personal traits.

In the 18th century, the name ADEBISI appeared in several historical documents, including records of trade agreements between the Oyo Empire and European merchants. One notable figure from this era was Adebisi Oluwole, a renowned warrior and advisor to the Alafin (ruler) of Oyo, who lived from approximately 1730 to 1805.

As the transatlantic slave trade expanded, many Yoruba people, including those with the ADEBISI surname, were forcibly transported to the Americas. This led to the dispersal of the name across various regions, particularly in the Caribbean and parts of South America.

In the late 19th century, a prominent figure bearing the ADEBISI surname was Adebisi Giwa, a successful trader and landowner in Lagos, Nigeria. He was born around 1850 and played a significant role in the economic development of the region during British colonial rule.

Another noteworthy individual with this surname was Adebisi Oguntoyinbo, a Nigerian poet and playwright who lived from 1920 to 1996. His works explored themes of cultural identity and the challenges faced by post-colonial African societies.

During the 20th century, the ADEBISI surname also gained recognition in the United States, particularly among African American communities. One notable figure was Adebisi Agbaje, a Nigerian-American writer and activist who was born in 1962 and has written extensively on issues of race, gender, and social justice.

Throughout its history, the ADEBISI surname has been linked to various place names and locations within the Yoruba region of Nigeria, such as Iwo, Ibadan, and Ife. However, due to migration and diaspora, the name has spread across various parts of the world, carrying with it the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adebisi

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

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

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