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

Adigun, 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 Adigun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adigun in America

Adigun is the 73911th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adigun surname appeared 262 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 Adigun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adigun 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 Adigun

The surname ADIGUN is of Yoruba origin from southwestern Nigeria. It first emerged during the medieval period of West African history, likely originating from the town of Ido in what is now Oyo State. The name is believed to derive from the Yoruba words "adi" meaning crown or royalty, and "gun" meaning to wear or adorn. Thus, the name ADIGUN may have initially referred to someone who adorned or wore royal crowns or headdresses.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the ADIGUN surname can be found in the Ife-Ife terracotta sculptures from the 12th century. These remarkable works of art depict several individuals adorned with elaborate headpieces, potentially representing nobles or members of the royal court bearing the ADIGUN name. Additionally, the name appears in oral histories and legends passed down through generations of Yoruba storytellers.

In the 16th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire, a prominent military leader named Adigun Olugbede played a crucial role in defending the empire against invading forces. His exploits were documented in the "Itan Oyo" (Oyo History), a compilation of historical accounts and chronicles.

Another notable figure was Adigun Agbaje, a 17th-century diplomat and negotiator who helped establish trade agreements between the Oyo Empire and neighboring kingdoms. His diplomatic efforts were instrumental in maintaining peaceful relations and facilitating economic prosperity.

In the 19th century, Adigun Oluwole, a respected scholar and linguist, made significant contributions to the preservation and documentation of the Yoruba language. His work helped to ensure the language's survival and laid the foundation for its study by future generations.

More recently, Adigun Ogunsheye (1920-2003) was a renowned Nigerian artist known for his vibrant and expressive paintings that captured the essence of Yoruba culture and traditions. His works have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, cementing his legacy as one of Nigeria's most celebrated artists.

While the ADIGUN surname has its roots in Nigeria's rich history, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria, where it once held significant cultural and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adigun

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

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

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