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

Adeniyi, 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 Adeniyi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adeniyi in America

Adeniyi is the 42094th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adeniyi surname appeared 516 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 Adeniyi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adeniyi 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 Adeniyi

The surname ADENIYI originated in the Yoruba ethnic group of southwestern Nigeria, with roots dating back several centuries. The name is derived from the Yoruba words "ade," meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "niyi," meaning "this," suggesting a connection to nobility or royalty in the region.

ADENIYI is believed to have first emerged in the ancient Yoruba kingdoms, such as the Oyo Empire and the Ijebu Kingdom, where it was likely associated with individuals of high social status or those closely linked to the ruling families. Early records from these kingdoms, though scarce, may contain references to individuals bearing this name or variations of it.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name ADENIYI can be found in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba scholar and linguist born in 1809. Crowther's works, which focused on translating the Bible into the Yoruba language, may have included references to individuals with this surname, shedding light on its usage during the 19th century.

Notable historical figures bearing the surname ADENIYI include Adeniyi Adeyemi Alao (1915-1997), a Nigerian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Western Region House of Assembly in the 1950s. Another prominent individual was Adeniyi Oluwole Coker (1910-1974), a Nigerian educator and administrator who played a significant role in the development of secondary education in the country.

Adeniyi Ogunbayo (1918-1991) was a distinguished Nigerian jurist who served as the Chief Justice of the Lagos State High Court from 1978 to 1983. His contributions to the legal system and judiciary of Nigeria were widely recognized and respected.

In the realm of literature, Adeniyi Adekunle Orimalade (1930-2018) was a renowned Yoruba playwright and poet, known for his works that explored traditional Yoruba culture and values. His plays and poetry were influential in preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people.

Adeniyi Ifayemi Adesesan (1933-2004) was a prominent Nigerian academic and administrator who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin from 1988 to 1993. His contributions to higher education and academic leadership in Nigeria were widely acknowledged and respected.

These individuals, spanning various fields such as law, education, literature, and politics, exemplify the rich history and diversity associated with the surname ADENIYI, reflecting its deep roots within the Yoruba culture and its enduring presence throughout Nigerian history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adeniyi

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

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

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