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

Adeshina, 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 Adeshina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adeshina in America

Adeshina is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adeshina surname appeared 111 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 Adeshina.

The history of the last name Adeshina

The surname Adeshina originates from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged in the 16th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire. The name is derived from the Yoruba words "ade," meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "shina," meaning "to walk with grace or pride."

Adeshina was likely a title or honorific bestowed upon individuals of noble or royal lineage within the Yoruba kingdoms. This name was borne by members of the ruling class and those closely associated with the royal households. Its earliest recorded use can be traced back to the ancient city of Oyo-Ile, the capital of the Oyo Empire.

In the 17th century, the Adeshina surname appeared in the historical records of the Oyo Empire, primarily in documents related to royal succession and administrative affairs. One notable figure from this era was Adeshina Abiodun, a high-ranking official and advisor to the Alafin (king) of Oyo, who lived from approximately 1620 to 1690.

During the 18th century, the Adeshina name gained prominence as several individuals bearing this surname held influential positions within the Oyo Empire. Adeshina Agboluaje, born in 1725, was a renowned military leader and strategist who played a crucial role in the expansion of the empire's territories.

As the Yoruba people migrated and established settlements across West Africa, the Adeshina surname spread to other regions, including present-day Benin Republic and Togo. In the 19th century, Adeshina Abioye, born in 1810, was a prominent trader and merchant who facilitated the exchange of goods between the Oyo Empire and neighboring kingdoms.

Throughout history, the Adeshina surname has been associated with individuals of distinction and accomplishment within Yoruba society. In the 20th century, Adeshina Ogunlesi, born in 1923, was a respected scholar and author who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Yoruba culture and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adeshina

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

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

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