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

Agboola, 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 Agboola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agboola in America

Agboola is the 66164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agboola surname appeared 299 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 Agboola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agboola 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 Agboola

The surname Agboola has its roots in the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It is a combination of two Yoruba words, "agbo" meaning "farm" or "plantation" and "ola" meaning "wealth" or "riches." Thus, the name Agboola translates to "the wealth from the farm" or "riches from the plantation."

The Yoruba people have a long and rich cultural history, with records of their existence dating back to the 11th century. The name Agboola likely emerged during this time period, reflecting the significance of agriculture and farming in the Yoruba society. It is believed that the name originated in the regions of Oyo, Osun, and Ondo, where the Yoruba people have traditionally resided.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Agboola can be found in the "Itan Ibadan" (History of Ibadan), a collection of oral histories and traditions of the Ibadan people, a sub-group of the Yoruba. The book mentions an Agboola who was a prominent farmer and landowner in the late 18th century.

In the 19th century, several notable individuals bearing the name Agboola emerged. One such figure was Agboola Akinsanya (1805-1872), a renowned warrior and leader during the Yoruba Wars. Another was Agboola Olawoyin (1825-1901), a respected farmer and community elder who played a significant role in resolving land disputes in his village.

As the Yoruba people migrated and spread across Nigeria and other parts of West Africa, the name Agboola traveled with them. In the early 20th century, Agboola Ogundeyin (1902-1983) was a prominent businessman and philanthropist in Lagos, contributing greatly to the development of the city's infrastructure and education system.

More recently, Agboola Odunfa (1938-2012) was a pioneering Nigerian microbiologist and professor, known for his research on fermented foods and their nutritional benefits. His work helped to promote and preserve traditional Yoruba culinary practices.

Throughout its history, the surname Agboola has maintained its connection to the Yoruba culture and the importance of agriculture and farming in their society. It serves as a reminder of the rich heritage and traditions of the Yoruba people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agboola

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

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

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