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

Adegbite, 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 Adegbite surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adegbite in America

Adegbite is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adegbite surname appeared 157 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 Adegbite.

The history of the last name Adegbite

The surname ADEGBITE originates from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It is a combination of two words from the Yoruba language – "Ade," meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "gbite," meaning "meeting." The name likely emerged during the medieval period when Yoruba kingdoms and city-states thrived in the region.

The earliest recorded instances of the ADEGBITE surname can be traced back to the 16th century, appearing in historical records and manuscripts from the Oyo Empire, one of the most prominent Yoruba kingdoms at the time. The name was particularly prevalent in the areas around present-day Oyo State and Osun State.

In the late 18th century, a prominent Yoruba military leader named Adegbite Ajayi played a significant role in the expansion of the Oyo Empire under the reign of Alaafin Abiodun. Ajayi's exploits and bravery in battles against neighboring kingdoms were well-documented in oral traditions and written accounts of the time.

Another notable figure bearing the ADEGBITE surname was Reverend Samuel Adegbite, a pioneering Christian missionary who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played a crucial role in establishing Christian missions and schools in various parts of Yorubaland.

In the 20th century, Chief Obafemi Adegbite (1909-1977) was a prominent political figure and traditional ruler in the Iwo region of present-day Osun State. He served as the Olu of Iwo, a highly respected traditional chieftaincy, and was actively involved in the Nigerian independence movement.

More recently, Olumide Adegbite (born 1967) is a renowned Nigerian artist and sculptor, known for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures that often depict traditional Yoruba themes and cultural motifs.

While the ADEGBITE surname is primarily associated with the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the country and beyond due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich history and traditions of the Yoruba kingdoms and city-states that flourished in the region centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adegbite

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

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

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