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

Agbaje, 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 Agbaje surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agbaje in America

Agbaje is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agbaje surname appeared 136 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 Agbaje.

The history of the last name Agbaje

The surname Agbaje has its origins in the Yoruba-speaking parts of southwestern Nigeria, particularly in the areas around Lagos and Ogun states. It is derived from the Yoruba word "agbàjọpọ̀," which means "assembly" or "gathering," suggesting that the name may have been associated with a group or gathering of people.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Agbaje can be traced back to the 18th century, though it is likely that the name existed even earlier. Some historical records from that period mention individuals with variations of the name, such as Agbajẹ or Agbájọpọ̀.

One notable historical figure with the surname Agbaje was Chief Agbaje Olola, a prominent leader and landowner in the Agege area of Lagos in the late 19th century. He played a significant role in the development of the region and was instrumental in the establishment of several communities.

Another historical figure was Reverend Agbaje Foyanmu, a Christian missionary who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was actively involved in spreading Christianity and establishing churches in various parts of Yorubaland.

In the early 20th century, Madam Agbaje Akinsanya was a well-known businesswoman and trader in the Ikorodu area of Lagos. She was influential in the local market and contributed to the economic growth of the region.

During the colonial era, Chief Agbaje Akingbade was a prominent leader in the Ijebu-Ode area of Ogun State. He played a crucial role in mediating between the local communities and the British colonial authorities.

In more recent times, Chief Agbaje Agbabiaka was a respected traditional ruler and community leader in the Ota area of Ogun State in the latter half of the 20th century.

While the surname Agbaje is predominantly found in southwestern Nigeria, it has also spread to other parts of the country and the world due to migration and the diaspora. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the Yoruba-speaking regions of Nigeria, where it has a rich historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agbaje

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

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 Agbaje 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.

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

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