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

Adetunji, 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 Adetunji surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adetunji in America

Adetunji is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adetunji surname appeared 227 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 Adetunji.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adetunji 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 Adetunji

The surname Adetunji originated from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It dates back to the 13th century during the reign of the Oyo Empire, one of the most powerful West African kingdoms. Adetunji is a combination of two words: "Ade" meaning "crown" and "Tunji" meaning "He is celebrated," thus translating to "The celebrated crown."

This name was initially given to members of the royal family or those closely associated with the Oyo monarchy. The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in historical texts and oral traditions passed down through generations, documenting the lineage of the Oyo rulers.

One notable figure bearing the name Adetunji was Oba Adetunji Alowolodu, who ruled the Oyo Empire from 1770 to 1789. He is remembered for his military prowess and successful campaigns against neighboring kingdoms. Another prominent individual was Adetunji Ogunmola, a renowned warrior and advisor to the Alaafin (ruler) of Oyo in the late 18th century.

As the Yoruba people migrated and settled in different parts of Nigeria and beyond, the surname Adetunji spread across regions. In the 19th century, historical records mention Adetunji Akinwande, a respected chief and landowner in the town of Iwo, who played a significant role in local governance and community affairs.

During the colonial era, the name Adetunji appeared in various administrative and legal documents, such as land deeds and court records. One notable figure from this period was Adetunji Adeleye, a successful businessman and philanthropist who lived in the early 20th century and was instrumental in establishing schools and healthcare facilities in his community.

Another individual of note was Adetunji Ojo, a prominent educator and author born in 1920. He wrote several books on Yoruba culture and language, contributing greatly to the preservation and promotion of his people's heritage.

While the name Adetunji has its roots in Nigerian history, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and globalization. Individuals bearing this surname can trace their ancestral lineage back to the rich cultural and historical traditions of the Yoruba people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adetunji

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

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

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