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

Adeyinka, 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 Adeyinka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adeyinka in America

Adeyinka is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adeyinka surname appeared 185 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 Adeyinka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adeyinka 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 Adeyinka

The surname ADEYINKA has its origins in the Yoruba ethnic group of southwestern Nigeria. It is a combination of two Yoruba words: "Ade," meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "Yinka," meaning "source" or "reservoir." Together, the name can be interpreted as "the source of royalty" or "the crown's source."

The name's earliest recorded use dates back to the 14th century, during the reign of the Oyo Empire in present-day Nigeria. It was initially associated with the ruling class and nobles of the Yoruba people. Some historical records suggest that ADEYINKA was a title bestowed upon individuals who held significant positions within the royal court or demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Adeyinka Alayande, a prominent Yoruba chief who lived in the late 16th century. Alayande was renowned for his military prowess and played a crucial role in defending the Oyo Empire against external threats. His legacy as a skilled warrior and strategist contributed to the widespread recognition of the ADEYINKA name.

In the 17th century, the name gained further prominence with the rise of Adeyinka Oyalowo, a revered Yoruba philosopher and scholar. Oyalowo's contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time earned him great respect, and his writings on Yoruba culture and traditions are still studied today.

Another notable figure with the surname ADEYINKA was Adeyinka Adebayo, a prominent Nigerian activist and politician who fought for independence from British colonial rule in the early 20th century. Born in 1885 and died in 1964, Adebayo played a pivotal role in the nationalist movement and served as a member of the Nigerian Legislative Council.

During the post-independence era, Adeyinka Akinsanya emerged as a renowned Nigerian author and playwright. Born in 1925 and died in 2005, Akinsanya's works explored themes of cultural identity, social issues, and the complexities of modern Nigerian society.

While the name ADEYINKA has its roots in the Yoruba culture, it has since spread throughout Nigeria and beyond, carried by individuals of diverse backgrounds and professions. Its rich historical significance and connection to royalty and leadership continue to resonates with many who bear this distinguished surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adeyinka

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

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

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