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

Adesina, 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 Adesina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adesina in America

Adesina is the 55619th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adesina surname appeared 369 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 Adesina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adesina 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 Adesina

The surname ADESINA is of Yoruba origin from southwestern Nigeria. It is a combination of two words: "Ade" meaning "crown" or "royalty", and "Sina" meaning "to look upon with favor". Together, the name can be interpreted as "one favored by royalty" or "crowned by God's grace".

The name ADESINA likely emerged in the 16th or 17th century during the height of the Oyo Empire in present-day Oyo and Osun states of Nigeria. It may have been a title or honorific bestowed upon individuals who held positions of high esteem or rendered distinguished service to the royal court.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name ADESINA can be found in the oral traditions and praise poetry of the Yoruba people, which have been passed down through generations. However, written records of the name are scarce prior to the 19th century.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname ADESINA was Adesina Ogundipe, a prominent warrior and military leader who lived in the late 18th century. He was renowned for his bravery and strategic prowess in defending the Oyo Empire against external threats.

In the 19th century, Adesina Ibidapo (1810-1873) was a respected chief and advisor to the Alafin (king) of Oyo. He played a pivotal role in mediating disputes and maintaining peace within the empire during a time of political turmoil.

Another notable figure was Adesina Gbadamosi (1845-1919), a successful merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of education and infrastructure in his community.

In the 20th century, Adesina Fadaka (1908-1989) was a renowned artist and sculptor, known for his intricate woodcarvings that depicted traditional Yoruba culture and mythology.

More recently, Akinwumi Adesina (born 1960) is a prominent Nigerian economist and agricultural development expert who currently serves as the President of the African Development Bank.

While the surname ADESINA is most commonly found in Nigeria, it has also spread to other parts of West Africa and the diaspora through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adesina

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

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

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