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

Adeleye, 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 Adeleye surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adeleye in America

Adeleye is the 60790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adeleye surname appeared 331 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 Adeleye.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adeleye to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Adeleye

The surname Adeleye originates from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria, dating back several centuries. It is derived from the combination of the Yoruba words "Ade," meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "leye," meaning "this one has come." The name signifies someone of royal or noble descent who has arrived.

The earliest known historical references to the Adeleye name can be found in the records of the Oyo Empire, a prominent Yoruba kingdom that thrived from the 16th to the 19th century. During this period, the name was associated with members of the royal family and the nobility.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Adeleye was Adeleye Ogundiran, a prominent warrior and leader in the Oyo Empire during the late 17th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion and defense of the empire's territories.

Another notable historical figure was Adeleye Akinmoyero, a respected chief and advisor to the Alafin (king) of Oyo in the early 19th century. He was renowned for his wisdom and diplomatic skills, which helped maintain peace and stability within the empire.

In the late 19th century, Adeleye Ogundipe was a renowned scholar and educator who contributed significantly to the preservation of Yoruba culture and language. He authored several books on Yoruba history, traditions, and literature, which became invaluable resources for future generations.

During the early 20th century, Adeleye Ajibola gained recognition as a prominent businessman and philanthropist in Lagos. He established several successful ventures and used his wealth to support educational initiatives and community development projects.

Lastly, Adeleye Fayemi was a distinguished lawyer and human rights advocate in the mid-20th century. He actively fought against injustice and played a crucial role in Nigeria's struggle for independence from British colonial rule.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adeleye

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

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 Adeleye 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Adeleye has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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