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

Ajifu, 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 Ajifu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ajifu in America

Ajifu is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ajifu surname appeared 112 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 Ajifu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ajifu 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 Ajifu

The surname AJIFU has its origins in West Africa, specifically in the Yoruba people of present-day Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged in the 15th century during the height of the Oyo Empire. The name is derived from the Yoruba words "aji" meaning "warrior" and "fu" meaning "skilled" or "adept".

AJIFU was likely the name given to individuals who were highly skilled and renowned warriors within the Oyo military ranks. The earliest known record of the name appears in a 16th-century manuscript documenting the reign of the Oyo ruler, Oba Ajaka. This manuscript mentions an "Ajifu of Ilorin", suggesting a person of great military prowess from the city of Ilorin.

In the 17th century, the name appears in the records of the Benin Kingdom, another powerful West African empire. Here, an AJIFU is mentioned as a military commander who led a contingent of Oyo warriors in a campaign against the Benin forces. This historical reference further solidifies the name's association with skilled warriors and military leaders.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name AJIFU was Ajifu Ogunlade, a celebrated warrior and military strategist who lived in the late 16th century. He is renowned for his decisive victory over a rival kingdom, which secured the dominance of the Oyo Empire in the region for several decades.

Another notable figure was Ajifu Akinrinade, who lived in the early 18th century. He was a respected military commander and advisor to the Oba (ruler) of Oyo. His strategic prowess and loyalty were instrumental in quelling several uprisings and maintaining the Empire's stability during a turbulent period.

In the 19th century, the name AJIFU appears in the records of the Sokoto Caliphate, a powerful Islamic empire in present-day northern Nigeria. Here, an AJIFU is mentioned as a skilled cavalry commander who played a crucial role in several military campaigns against rival forces.

As the Yoruba people dispersed across West Africa due to various historical events, the name AJIFU also spread to other regions. For instance, in the early 20th century, there are records of an AJIFU who was a prominent community leader and respected elder in the city of Accra, Ghana.

Throughout its history, the surname AJIFU has maintained its association with military prowess, strategic skill, and leadership. While the name may have evolved in spelling or pronunciation across different regions, its roots remain firmly grounded in the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people and their celebrated warriors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ajifu

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

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

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