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

Adewole, 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 Adewole surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adewole in America

Adewole is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adewole surname appeared 214 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 Adewole.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adewole 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 Adewole

The surname Adewole originated from the Yoruba ethnic group of southwestern Nigeria. Its roots can be traced back to the early 15th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire. The name is derived from the Yoruba words "Ade," meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "wole," meaning "has come home."

In its earliest form, the name was likely spelled "Adewole" or a variation like "Adewolu." It is believed to have been bestowed upon individuals who held esteemed positions within the royal court or those who returned triumphantly from battles or expeditions, symbolizing their triumphant homecoming.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Adewole can be found in the oral traditions and folklore of the Yoruba people, where it is often associated with tales of bravery, leadership, and honor. However, the first documented mention of the name appears in the records of the Oyo Empire, dating back to the late 15th century.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Adewole was Oba Adewole Atiba Alayande, who ruled the Oyo Empire as the 14th Alafin (king) from 1516 to 1554. He was renowned for his military prowess and his efforts to expand the empire's territories.

In the late 17th century, another notable figure with the surname Adewole was Adewole Ibikunle, a renowned warrior and military strategist who played a pivotal role in defending the Oyo Empire against the expansionist ambitions of neighboring kingdoms.

During the 19th century, the name gained further prominence with the birth of Adewole Adeyemi (1830-1905), a prominent Yoruba chief and statesman who played a crucial role in the political affairs of the Ibadan region, one of the major Yoruba city-states.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Adewole was Adewole Okusanya (1885-1967), a prominent Nigerian educator, lawyer, and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Council of Nigeria in the early 20th century.

In more recent times, the name Adewole has been carried by notable individuals such as Adewole Adeyemi-Bero (1915-2000), a Nigerian playwright, novelist, and poet who made significant contributions to the development of Yoruba literature and theater.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adewole

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

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

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