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

Adewusi, 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 Adewusi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adewusi in America

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

The Adewusi 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 Adewusi.

The history of the last name Adewusi

The surname ADEWUSI is of Yoruba origin and can be traced back to the southwestern region of Nigeria. It is a combination of two words from the Yoruba language: "Ade," meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "Wusi," which means "prosperous" or "affluent." Thus, the name ADEWUSI can be interpreted as "prosperous crown" or "affluent royalty."

One of the earliest recorded references to the name ADEWUSI can be found in the historical records of the Oyo Empire, a prominent Yoruba kingdom that existed from the 16th to the 19th century. These records mention an ADEWUSI family who held influential positions within the empire's administrative hierarchy.

During the 18th century, a notable figure named Adewusi Ajayi (1715-1789) gained recognition as a skilled military strategist and advisor to the Alaafin (ruler) of the Oyo Empire. His contributions were instrumental in the empire's expansion and consolidation of power across the region.

In the 19th century, another ADEWUSI of note was Adewusi Ogunmola (1825-1901), a renowned trader and philanthropist from the town of Ibadan. He established several successful business ventures and used his wealth to support various community initiatives, earning him a respected reputation.

The ADEWUSI name has also been associated with several prominent scholars and academics. One such figure was Professor Adewusi Olayinka (1935-2011), a renowned linguist and expert in Yoruba language and literature. He authored numerous publications and contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Yoruba culture.

Another notable ADEWUSI was Adewusi Oladipo (1920-1998), a pioneering artist and sculptor who played a crucial role in the development of modern Nigerian art. His works were widely exhibited and celebrated for their unique style and representation of Yoruba traditions.

While the ADEWUSI surname originated in the Yoruba region of Nigeria, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical roots and cultural significance remain deeply rooted in the southwestern region of Nigeria, where it continues to be a prominent name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adewusi

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

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

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