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

Adebiyi, 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 Adebiyi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adebiyi in America

Adebiyi is the 69996th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adebiyi surname appeared 280 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 Adebiyi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adebiyi 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 Adebiyi

The surname ADEBIYI has its origins in the Yoruba ethnic group of southwestern Nigeria. The name is believed to have emerged in the 16th or 17th century within the region now known as Oyo State.

ADEBIYI is a combination of two Yoruba words: "Ade" meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "Ibi" meaning "birth" or "source." The name can be interpreted to mean "crown at birth" or "royalty from the source," suggesting a connection to nobility or high social status.

While the specific origins of the name are not well documented, it is likely that ADEBIYI was initially borne by individuals of prominent families or those with ties to the royal lineages of the Yoruba kingdoms. The name may have been bestowed upon children born into these privileged circles or given as a mark of respect and honor.

One of the earliest known references to the ADEBIYI surname dates back to the late 18th century, when it was recorded in the historical annals of the Oyo Empire. During this period, the Oyo Empire was a dominant political and cultural force in the region, and the ADEBIYI name held significance within the nobility.

Notable individuals with the ADEBIYI surname include Adebiyi Olalekan (born 1975), a Nigerian footballer who played for several clubs in Europe and represented his country at the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Another prominent figure is Adebiyi Adigun (1935-2020), a renowned Nigerian artist and sculptor known for his contributions to the Yoruba cultural renaissance.

Adebiyi Oladapo (born 1972) is a Nigerian author and academic, renowned for his works exploring Yoruba folklore and literature. Adebiyi Oluwole (1917-2002) was a respected Nigerian educator and administrator who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos from 1976 to 1980.

Adebiyi Adesola (1889-1963) was a prominent Nigerian politician and traditional ruler, who served as the Olubadan of Ibadan, one of the most influential chieftaincy titles in the Yoruba region, from 1955 until his death.

These individuals, spanning various fields and time periods, exemplify the enduring presence and significance of the ADEBIYI surname within the Yoruba culture and Nigerian society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adebiyi

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

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

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