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

Adeosun, 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 Adeosun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adeosun in America

Adeosun is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adeosun surname appeared 133 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 Adeosun.

The history of the last name Adeosun

The surname "ADEOSUN" traces its roots to the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. The name is believed to have originated during the pre-colonial era, around the 16th century.

The name is a combination of two Yoruba words, "Ade" meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "Osun," which is the name of a revered river goddess in Yoruba mythology. Together, "ADEOSUN" could be interpreted as "the crown of the Osun river goddess" or "the royalty associated with the Osun river goddess."

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the archives of the Oyo Empire, a powerful Yoruba kingdom that flourished between the 16th and 19th centuries. The name is mentioned in several historical texts documenting the lineages of noble families and influential figures within the empire.

During the 17th century, a prominent figure named Adeosun Oguntade is recorded as having served as a high-ranking military commander under the Alaafin (King) of Oyo. His exploits and bravery in battle are celebrated in Yoruba oral traditions and folklore.

In the late 18th century, an influential trader and merchant named Adeosun Ajayi played a significant role in facilitating trade between the Oyo Empire and the coastal regions of present-day Nigeria. His commercial ventures and wealth are well-documented in historical records from that period.

Another notable individual with the surname "ADEOSUN" was Adeosun Ogunmola, a renowned artist and sculptor who lived in the early 19th century. His intricate woodcarvings and sculptures depicting Yoruba deities and cultural themes were highly acclaimed and can still be found in museums and private collections across Nigeria and beyond.

In the realm of literature, the name "ADEOSUN" is associated with Adeosun Akinsanya, a Yoruba playwright and poet who lived in the late 19th century. His works, which explored themes of tradition, identity, and social commentary, were influential in shaping Yoruba literary culture during that period.

While the surname "ADEOSUN" has its roots in the Yoruba culture of southwestern Nigeria, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have migrated or established themselves in different regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adeosun

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

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

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