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

Adebowale, 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 Adebowale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adebowale in America

Adebowale is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adebowale surname appeared 182 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 Adebowale.

The history of the last name Adebowale

The surname ADEBOWALE originated in the Yoruba ethnic group of southwestern Nigeria. It is a compound name made up of the Yoruba words "ade," meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "bowale," which means "comes home."

The name likely emerged in the 17th or 18th century, when the Yoruba kingdoms were at their peak. It may have been given to a child born into a royal or noble family who returned to their ancestral home after a period of absence.

While no specific historical records or manuscripts have been found mentioning the name ADEBOWALE, it is a prime example of the rich cultural heritage and naming traditions of the Yoruba people. The name reflects their emphasis on lineage, social status, and the importance of family ties.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname ADEBOWALE was Adebowale Adefemi (1832-1909), a prominent Yoruba chief and political leader in the late 19th century. He played a significant role in mediating disputes between the British colonial authorities and local rulers in the Lagos area.

Another notable figure was Adebowale Ogundipe (1892-1972), a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist. He founded the influential Ogundipe Group of Companies and was a major donor to educational institutions in his home region of Abeokuta.

In the field of literature, Adebowale Ogundipe (1932-2018) was a renowned Yoruba poet, playwright, and scholar. He was instrumental in preserving and promoting the Yoruba language and cultural traditions through his literary works.

Adebowale Adedoyin Aromasodu (1906-1985) was a Nigerian lawyer and statesman who served as the Attorney General of the Western Region of Nigeria in the 1950s. He played a crucial role in the country's transition to independence from British rule.

More recently, Adebowale Adefuye (1951-2021) was a distinguished Nigerian diplomat who served as his country's ambassador to several nations, including the United States and Ireland.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname ADEBOWALE throughout history, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and contributions of the Yoruba people to various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adebowale

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

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

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