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

Adegboyega, 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 Adegboyega surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adegboyega in America

Adegboyega is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adegboyega surname appeared 107 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 Adegboyega.

The history of the last name Adegboyega

The surname Adegboyega has its origins in the Yoruba culture of southwestern Nigeria. The name can be traced back to the 15th century or earlier, originating from the towns and villages around the city of Ile-Ife, which is considered the cradle of the Yoruba people.

The name Adegboyega is a combination of two Yoruba words, "ade" meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "gboyega" meaning "is greater than honor." Together, the name can be interpreted as "the crown is greater than honor," suggesting a connection to nobility or royalty.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Adegboyega surname can be found in the oral traditions and folklore of the Yoruba people. These tales often featured individuals with this name, highlighting their prominence and significance within the community.

In the 17th century, the Adegboyega name appeared in various historical documents and records kept by the Oyo Empire, one of the major Yoruba kingdoms at the time. These records documented important figures, events, and lineages within the empire.

Prominent individuals with the Adegboyega surname throughout history include Adegboyega Awosunkanmi (1865-1942), a highly respected Yoruba chief and leader in the early 20th century, known for his wisdom and diplomatic skills. Another notable figure is Adegboyega Odumosu (1901-1978), a pioneering Nigerian artist and sculptor who played a significant role in the development of modern African art.

In the realm of education, Adegboyega Ajayi (1920-1999) was a renowned Nigerian historian and scholar, known for his extensive research on the history of West Africa. His works contributed greatly to the understanding of the region's rich cultural heritage.

The name Adegboyega has also been associated with various place names in southwestern Nigeria, such as Adegboyega Village in Oyo State and Adegboyega Town in Osun State. These locations likely derived their names from individuals or families bearing the Adegboyega surname who settled in those areas.

Additionally, Adegboyega Ogunwusi (born 1974) is the current Ooni of Ife, a traditional ruler and spiritual leader of the Yoruba people, further solidifying the name's connection to royalty and cultural significance within the Yoruba community.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adegboyega

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Adegboyega, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!