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

Adeniji, 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 Adeniji surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adeniji in America

Adeniji is the 53538th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adeniji surname appeared 386 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 Adeniji.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adeniji 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 Adeniji

The surname Adeniji originates from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century in the region now known as Ogun State. The name is derived from the Yoruba words "Ade" meaning "crown" and "Niji" meaning "born into," suggesting that the bearer was born into a royal or noble family.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adeniji can be found in local oral histories and genealogical records maintained by Yoruba families. These accounts often trace the lineage of prominent Adeniji individuals back to the 17th and 18th centuries, when they held positions of influence within the various kingdoms and city-states of the region.

One notable example is Adeniji Adele, a respected leader and military strategist who played a crucial role in the defense of the Egba Kingdom against neighboring rivals in the late 18th century. His exploits are documented in the historical narratives of the time, cementing his place in the annals of Yoruba history.

Another famous Adeniji was Madam Tinubu Adeniji, a prominent businesswoman and slave trader who amassed significant wealth and influence in the early 19th century. Her legacy is intertwined with the growth of the city of Lagos, where she wielded considerable economic and political power.

In the 20th century, the Adeniji surname gained further recognition with individuals such as Chief Obafemi Adeniji, a respected traditional ruler and community leader in Abeokuta, who served as the Balogun (War Chief) of the Egba people from 1935 to 1952.

Additionally, Professor Adekunle Adeniji, a renowned scholar and linguist, made significant contributions to the study of Yoruba language and culture. His works, published in the latter half of the 20th century, have been widely acclaimed and have helped preserve and promote the rich heritage of the Yoruba people.

While the Adeniji surname is predominantly associated with the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria, it has also spread to other parts of the country and beyond, carried by individuals who have migrated or descended from Yoruba ancestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adeniji

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

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

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