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

Adetula, 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 Adetula surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adetula in America

Adetula is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adetula surname appeared 112 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 Adetula.

The history of the last name Adetula

The surname ADETULA is of Nigerian origin, specifically from the Yoruba ethnic group. It traces its roots back to the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries.

The name ADETULA is derived from two Yoruba words, "Ade" meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "Tula" meaning "to revere" or "to honor." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who held positions of honor or respect within the Yoruba community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ADETULA can be found in the oral histories and genealogical records of the Oyo Empire, a powerful Yoruba kingdom that flourished in present-day southwestern Nigeria between the 16th and 19th centuries. These records mention several notable individuals bearing the name ADETULA, although exact dates are difficult to ascertain due to the nature of oral traditions.

During the 17th century, there are references to an ADETULA who served as a high-ranking chief in the court of the Alafin (ruler) of the Oyo Empire. This ADETULA is said to have played a significant role in diplomatic negotiations and military campaigns, earning him a reputation for wisdom and valor.

In the late 18th century, an ADETULA from the town of Ibadan, which was part of the Oyo Empire, gained prominence as a skilled trader and respected community leader. This individual's influence extended beyond Ibadan, and he is credited with fostering peaceful relations between different Yoruba towns and settlements.

Another notable bearer of the name ADETULA was a 19th-century scholar and historian from the town of Oyo. This ADETULA dedicated his life to preserving the oral histories and cultural traditions of the Yoruba people, and his work remains an invaluable resource for understanding the rich heritage of the region.

In more recent times, the ADETULA surname has been carried by several influential figures in various fields. For example, Adetula Obileye (1912-1998) was a prominent Nigerian entrepreneur and businessman who founded one of the country's largest conglomerates, the Obileye Group.

The name ADETULA has also been associated with individuals in the arts and academia. Adetula Ogundeji (1923-2001) was a renowned Nigerian writer and poet whose works explored themes of identity, tradition, and modernity within the Yoruba culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adetula

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

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

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