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

Adeyemo, 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 Adeyemo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adeyemo in America

Adeyemo is the 45412th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adeyemo surname appeared 471 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 Adeyemo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adeyemo 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 Adeyemo

The surname Adeyemo has its origins in the Yoruba ethnic group of southwestern Nigeria. The name is a combination of two words from the Yoruba language - "Ade," meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "Yemo," meaning "to be respected" or "venerated." Together, the name can be interpreted as "a respected crown" or "revered royalty."

The earliest records of the name Adeyemo can be traced back to the 16th century, when the Yoruba kingdoms of Oyo and Ilorin were prominent in the region. During this time, the name was likely associated with individuals of noble or royal descent within these kingdoms.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Adeyemo Alawiye, a prominent chief and military leader in the Oyo Empire during the late 17th century. He played a significant role in the expansion and defense of the empire's territories.

In the 19th century, the name Adeyemo gained wider recognition with the rise of Adeyemo Alakija, a wealthy and influential merchant from Lagos. Alakija was instrumental in establishing trade routes and fostering economic development in the region.

Another notable figure was Adeyemo Ademiluyi, a prominent lawyer and judge who served in the Nigerian legal system during the early 20th century. He was known for his advocacy for human rights and judicial reforms.

More recently, Adeyemo Olusegun was a Nigerian diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the late 1990s. He played a crucial role in shaping Nigeria's foreign policy during a period of democratic transition.

It is also worth mentioning Adeyemo Olajide, a renowned Nigerian writer and academic who has authored several books on African literature and cultural studies. His works have been widely acclaimed and have contributed to the preservation and promotion of Yoruba cultural heritage.

Throughout its history, the surname Adeyemo has been associated with individuals of significant influence and achievement within the Yoruba community and Nigerian society as a whole. While its origins can be traced back to the noble and royal lineages of the past, the name has transcended these roots and continues to be respected and revered across various spheres of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adeyemo

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

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

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