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

Ajibola, 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 Ajibola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ajibola in America

Ajibola is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ajibola surname appeared 194 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 Ajibola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ajibola 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 Ajibola

The surname Ajibola is of Yoruba origin, an ethnic group native to southwestern Nigeria. It emerged during the 15th century when surnames began gaining prominence in the region. Ajibola is derived from the Yoruba words "Aji" meaning "wealth" and "bola" meaning "to summon or gather," suggesting the name's connotation with gathering wealth or prosperity.

Records indicate that the name Ajibola was initially associated with the Oyo Empire, a prominent Yoruba kingdom that flourished between the 16th and 19th centuries. It is believed that some of the earliest bearers of the name were influential traders or merchants within the empire's commercial centers.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Ajibola can be found in the oral traditions and historical accounts of Yoruba elders, which were later transcribed into written form by European missionaries and scholars in the 19th century. These records provide insights into the cultural significance and lineage of the name.

Notable historical figures with the surname Ajibola include Ajibola Afonja (1770-1824), a prominent Yoruba military leader and founder of the Ilorin Emirate. Another renowned individual was Ajibola Ige (1902-1977), a respected Nigerian politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Education and Attorney General in the Western Region of Nigeria.

In the 20th century, Ajibola Idris (1933-2012) was a distinguished Nigerian judge who served as the Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1987 to 1995. Additionally, Ajibola Bayode (1941-2021) was a renowned Nigerian diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1992 to 1993.

The name Ajibola has also been associated with various place names and towns within the Yoruba-speaking regions of southwestern Nigeria, such as Ajibola Village in Ogun State and Ajibola Town in Osun State. These place names likely originated from the presence of Ajibola families or clans in those areas.

While the surname Ajibola is predominantly found in Nigeria, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. Individuals with this surname can be found in various countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and other parts of Africa and Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ajibola

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

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

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