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

Adeoye, 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 Adeoye surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adeoye in America

Adeoye is the 53072nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adeoye surname appeared 390 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 Adeoye.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adeoye 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 Adeoye

The surname ADEOYE originated in the Yoruba ethnic group of southwestern Nigeria, likely in the 16th or 17th century. It is a combination of two Yoruba words: "ade," meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "oye," meaning "honor" or "respect." Thus, the name ADEOYE translates to "crown of honor" or "respected royalty."

The earliest known references to this surname can be found in oral histories and folktales passed down through generations in the Yoruba region. It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who held positions of authority or prestige within their communities, reflecting their esteemed status.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ADEOYE surname appears in a collection of Yoruba proverbs and wise sayings compiled in the late 18th century by a scholar named Adeoye Ogunmola. This work provides insights into the cultural and linguistic traditions of the Yoruba people during that time period.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the ADEOYE surname. One such figure was Adeoye Lambo, a prominent Nigerian educator and administrator who lived from 1888 to 1968. He served as the principal of King's College in Lagos and played a significant role in shaping the education system in colonial Nigeria.

Another remarkable ADEOYE was Adeoye Akinsemoyin, a renowned Yoruba traditional healer and herbalist who lived in the late 19th century. His expertise in traditional medicine and his contributions to preserving Yoruba cultural practices have been widely documented.

In the realm of arts and culture, Adeoye Oyewole, born in 1939, is a celebrated Nigerian poet and playwright. His works, which often explore themes of identity, tradition, and social commentary, have garnered critical acclaim and have been translated into multiple languages.

The ADEOYE surname has also left its mark in the political arena. Adeoye Oyebola, who lived from 1924 to 2008, was a prominent Nigerian politician and statesman. He served as the governor of Lagos State and played a pivotal role in shaping the country's post-independence governance.

While the ADEOYE surname has its roots in the Yoruba region of Nigeria, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and cultural significance remain deeply rooted in the rich history and traditions of the Yoruba people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adeoye

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

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

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