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

Adepoju, 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 Adepoju surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adepoju in America

Adepoju is the 79598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adepoju surname appeared 239 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 Adepoju.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adepoju 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 Adepoju

The surname Adepoju has its origins in the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It is a combination of two Yoruba words: "ade" meaning "crown" or "royalty", and "poju" meaning "to possess" or "to own". Thus, the name Adepoju can be interpreted to mean "one who possesses royalty" or "one who owns a crown".

The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage and a long history that dates back several centuries. The name Adepoju likely emerged during the era of the Oyo Empire, a prominent Yoruba kingdom that flourished between the 16th and 19th centuries. This empire was known for its powerful rulers and warriors, making the name Adepoju a fitting designation for individuals with a noble or regal lineage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adepoju can be found in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba explorer and missionary who lived in the 19th century. In his accounts, he mentions individuals bearing the name Adepoju, indicating the name's existence and usage during that time period.

Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the surname Adepoju. One such individual was Oba Adepoju Adeyemi, a ruler of the Oyo Empire who reigned in the late 18th century. He was known for his military prowess and his efforts to expand the empire's territory and influence.

Another prominent figure with the Adepoju surname was Chief Adepoju Ogundeji, a respected community leader and businessman in the early 20th century. He played a significant role in the development of his local community and was recognized for his contributions to the region's economic growth.

In the realm of sports, Adepoju Abiodun, born in 1970, was a Nigerian footballer who represented his country in the 1998 FIFA World Cup. He had a successful career playing for various clubs in Nigeria and abroad, earning recognition as one of the country's most talented players of his time.

Another notable individual with the Adepoju surname was Adepoju Adeleke, a renowned Yoruba author and scholar who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works focused on preserving and documenting the rich cultural traditions and folklore of the Yoruba people, making significant contributions to the study of Yoruba literature and history.

It is worth noting that the name Adepoju has also been associated with various locations and place names within the Yoruba region of Nigeria. For example, there is a town called Adepoju-Isinmi in the Ondo State, which likely derived its name from individuals or families with the Adepoju surname who settled in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adepoju

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

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

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