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

Adedokun, 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 Adedokun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adedokun in America

Adedokun is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adedokun surname appeared 207 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 Adedokun.

The history of the last name Adedokun

The surname Adedokun originates from the Yoruba ethnic group of southwestern Nigeria. It is believed to have its roots in the 16th century or earlier, during the height of the Yoruba kingdoms and city-states. The name Adedokun is a combination of two Yoruba words: "Ade" meaning "crown" or "royalty" and "Dokun" meaning "hunter" or "warrior."

The Yoruba people have a rich oral tradition, and it is likely that the name Adedokun was initially associated with individuals who were skilled hunters or warriors in service of a royal household or kingdom. Historical records from this period are scarce, but the name may have appeared in oral narratives, praise poems, or other forms of storytelling.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Adedokun can be found in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba scholar and Anglican missionary who lived in the 19th century (1809-1891). Crowther's works provide a valuable window into Yoruba culture and traditions, including the significance of names and their meanings.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Adedokun Anibijuwon was a prominent chief and military leader from the town of Ibadan, which was part of the Oyo Empire. Anibijuwon played a crucial role in the expansion and defense of Ibadan during a period of conflict and upheaval. His exploits as a skilled warrior and leader likely contributed to the enduring legacy of the name Adedokun.

Another historical figure with the surname Adedokun was Adekunle Adedokun, a Yoruba nobleman and politician who lived in the early 20th century (1878-1942). He served as a member of the prestigious Egba Native Council and played a significant role in the political affairs of the Egba people, a sub-group of the Yoruba.

In more recent times, Gbenga Adedokun (born in 1967) is a Nigerian filmmaker and writer who has gained international recognition for his work in exploring Yoruba culture and traditions through cinema. His films have been screened at numerous international film festivals and have contributed to the preservation and promotion of Yoruba heritage.

Lastly, Funmi Adedokun (born in 1981) is a Nigerian-American author and educator whose works often explore themes of identity, culture, and the diasporic experience. Her debut novel, "The Marrying of Chani Kaufman," received critical acclaim and shed light on the complexities of navigating multiple cultural identities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adedokun

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

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

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