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

Adediran, 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 Adediran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adediran in America

Adediran is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adediran surname appeared 169 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 Adediran.

The history of the last name Adediran

The surname Adediran originates from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It is a compound name derived from the Yoruba words "Ade" meaning "crown" or "royalty" and "Diran" meaning "has arrived" or "has come home." The name suggests a connection to nobility or someone of high rank returning to their place of origin.

Historically, surnames in Yorubaland were often descriptive, reflecting personal characteristics, occupations, or events. The adoption of hereditary surnames became more widespread during the 19th century under the influence of European conventions. Adediran likely emerged as a surname during this period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adediran appears in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a prominent Yoruba linguist and Anglican missionary in the mid-1800s. Crowther's work helped to document and preserve many Yoruba names and their meanings.

Notable individuals with the surname Adediran include:

1. Adediran Ogunlade (1925-2004), a Nigerian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Federal House of Representatives.

2. Adediran Adeyemi (1928-1999), a Nigerian actor and playwright known for his work in Yoruba theater and television.

3. Adediran Adesola (born 1945), a Nigerian academic and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan.

4. Adediran Olagunju (born 1958), a Nigerian businessman and industrialist, founder of the Olagunju Group of Companies.

5. Adediran Adebola (born 1967), a Nigerian-British writer and poet, author of the critically acclaimed novel "Stay Awake."

The surname Adediran is closely tied to the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people and their longstanding tradition of attributing meaningful names to individuals. While its origins can be traced back centuries, the name continues to be carried by prominent figures in various fields across Nigeria and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adediran

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

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

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