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

Aderibigbe, 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 Aderibigbe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aderibigbe in America

Aderibigbe is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aderibigbe surname appeared 148 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 Aderibigbe.

The history of the last name Aderibigbe

The surname "ADERIBIGBE" has its origins in the Yoruba culture of southwestern Nigeria. It is a compound name that combines two separate words: "Ade" which means "crown" or "royalty," and "Ribigbe" which translates to "has come home." When combined, the name can be interpreted as "The crown has returned home."

This surname likely originated in the late 16th or early 17th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire in the Yorubaland region. It was common for Yoruba names to carry symbolic meanings, often reflecting events, circumstances, or characteristics associated with an individual's birth or family history.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "ADERIBIGBE" can be traced back to the 18th century, when it appeared in the archives of the Oyo Empire. These records document a prominent family bearing this surname, who were likely members of the royal lineage or held positions of influence within the empire.

Throughout the 19th century, the name "ADERIBIGBE" gained recognition beyond the confines of the Oyo Empire, as Yoruba communities expanded and migrated to other regions of present-day Nigeria. Several notable individuals bore this surname during this period, including:

1. Aderibigbe Obadina (1805-1878), a renowned Yoruba trader and merchant who established trade routes between the interior regions and coastal cities.

2. Aderibigbe Ogunbiyi (1832-1897), a respected Yoruba chief and diplomat who played a crucial role in negotiating treaties between the Oyo Empire and British colonial authorities.

3. Aderibigbe Akinsiku (1860-1928), a prominent Yoruba educator and author who wrote extensively on Yoruba culture, traditions, and history.

As the Yoruba diaspora spread across West Africa and beyond, the "ADERIBIGBE" surname traveled with them. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, records show individuals bearing this name in various parts of present-day Ghana, Togo, and Benin, where Yoruba communities had established themselves.

Two notable figures from this era include:

4. Aderibigbe Adetola (1875-1941), a respected Yoruba merchant and community leader in Accra, Ghana, who played a significant role in promoting Yoruba culture and traditions in the region.

5. Aderibigbe Akinwande (1890-1962), a pioneering Yoruba businessman and philanthropist based in Cotonou, Benin, who established several schools and charitable organizations in the region.

While the surname "ADERIBIGBE" originated in the Yoruba culture of southwestern Nigeria, it has since become a part of the rich tapestry of names found across West Africa and beyond, reflecting the region's cultural diversity and historical connections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aderibigbe

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

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

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