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

Ademola, 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 Ademola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ademola in America

Ademola is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ademola surname appeared 155 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 Ademola.

The history of the last name Ademola

The surname Ademola originates from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged in the 16th or 17th century, derived from the combination of the Yoruba words "ade" meaning "crown" and "omo" meaning "child," forming the phrase "child of the crown."

The Ademola name is closely associated with the ancient city of Abeokuta, which served as a refuge for those fleeing the wars and slave raids that ravaged the region during the 19th century. It is possible that the name's origins can be traced back to individuals who held influential positions or had connections to the royal lineage within the Abeokuta community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ademola surname can be found in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a pioneering Yoruba linguist, and scholar who lived from 1809 to 1891. Crowther's work played a crucial role in documenting and preserving the language and culture of the Yoruba people.

Among the notable individuals who have borne the Ademola surname throughout history is Sir Adetokunbo Ademola (1906-1993), a Nigerian jurist and statesman who served as the Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1958 to 1972. He played a significant role in the transition of Nigeria from British colonial rule to an independent nation.

Another prominent figure was Alake Ademola II (1889-1962), who ruled as the Alake (traditional ruler) of Egbaland, a region centered around Abeokuta, from 1920 until his death in 1962. He was instrumental in negotiating with the British authorities for the establishment of the Egba United Government, which granted a degree of autonomy to the Egba people.

In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook the contributions of Adewale Ademola (1919-2005), a Nigerian playwright, and poet whose works explored themes of cultural identity, tradition, and the impact of colonialism on African societies.

Lastly, Olusegun Ademola (born 1949) is a renowned Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist who has played a pivotal role in advocating for democratic reforms and the protection of civil liberties in his country.

While the Ademola surname has its roots in the Yoruba culture of southwestern Nigeria, individuals bearing this name have left an indelible mark across various fields, from law and governance to literature and human rights activism, both within Nigeria and on the global stage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ademola

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

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

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