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

Adeyemi, 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 Adeyemi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adeyemi in America

Adeyemi is the 26695th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adeyemi surname appeared 912 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 Adeyemi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adeyemi 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 Adeyemi

The surname Adeyemi is a Yoruba name that originated in southwestern Nigeria. It is a combination of two words: "Ade" which means "crown" or "royalty," and "Yemi" which means "essence" or "spirit." The name can be translated to mean "the essence of royalty" or "the crown's essence."

The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage, and their names often carry significant meaning and symbolism. The name Adeyemi likely emerged during the era of the powerful Oyo Empire, which ruled over a vast territory in present-day southwestern Nigeria and parts of Benin Republic between the 16th and 19th centuries.

Historical records indicate that the name Adeyemi was associated with individuals of noble or royal lineage within the Yoruba society. It was not uncommon for members of the ruling class to bear names that reflected their status and connection to the monarchy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adeyemi can be found in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba linguist and the first African Anglican bishop in Nigeria, who lived from 1809 to 1891. Crowther's works provide valuable insights into the Yoruba language and culture, including the significance of names like Adeyemi.

Another notable figure in Yoruba history who bore the surname Adeyemi was Adeyemi Alowolodu, a prominent Yoruba military leader and ruler of the Iwoye Kingdom in the late 18th century. Alowolodu played a crucial role in defending his kingdom against external threats and expanding its influence.

During the 19th century, the name Adeyemi gained further recognition with the rise of Adeyemi Alakija, a wealthy and influential Yoruba entrepreneur who made significant contributions to the economic development of Lagos and its surrounding regions.

In more recent times, the surname Adeyemi has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including academics, artists, and political figures. One such figure is Babatunde Adeyemi, a Nigerian artist and sculptor known for his intricate wood carvings depicting Yoruba mythology and traditions.

It is important to note that while the surname Adeyemi has its roots in the Yoruba culture of southwestern Nigeria, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, as people migrated and families intermingled over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adeyemi

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

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

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