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

Adeyeye, 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 Adeyeye surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adeyeye in America

Adeyeye is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adeyeye surname appeared 228 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 Adeyeye.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adeyeye 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 Adeyeye

The surname ADEYEYE originated from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It is a compound word derived from the Yoruba words "Ade" meaning "crown" and "Yeye" meaning "mother." Together, the name translates to "Mother's Crown" or "Crown of the Mother." This patronymic name likely arose as a way to honor and pay respect to one's matrilineal lineage.

The earliest recorded instances of the ADEYEYE surname can be traced back to the 16th century in the region of present-day Oyo State, Nigeria. During this period, the Yoruba kingdom of Oyo was a powerful and influential empire, with a rich cultural heritage that included naming traditions.

One notable historical figure bearing the ADEYEYE name was Chief Adeyeye Ajibola, a prominent Yoruba chief and military leader in the late 18th century. He played a significant role in defending the Oyo Empire against neighboring kingdoms and is remembered for his strategic military prowess.

Another individual of note was Olubunmi Adeyeye, a renowned Nigerian artist and sculptor who lived from 1908 to 1991. Her works captured the essence of Yoruba culture and traditions, earning her international recognition and acclaim.

In the realm of academia, Professor Kunle Adeyeye, born in 1945, has made significant contributions to the field of African literature. His scholarly works have shed light on the rich literary traditions of West Africa, particularly those of the Yoruba people.

The ADEYEYE surname can also be found in historical records from the 19th century, such as the Iwe Itan Oyo (History of the Oyo Empire) and the Iwe Itan Ibadan (History of Ibadan), both important manuscripts that documented the history and culture of the Yoruba people.

Throughout history, the ADEYEYE name has maintained a strong connection to its Yoruba roots, reflecting the cultural and linguistic heritage of southwestern Nigeria. The name's enduring presence serves as a testament to the resilience and cultural pride of the Yoruba people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adeyeye

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

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

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