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

Akerele, 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 Akerele surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Akerele in America

Akerele is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Akerele surname appeared 158 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 Akerele.

The history of the last name Akerele

The surname AKERELE originates from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century when the Yoruba kingdoms were at the height of their power and cultural influence.

AKERELE is derived from the combination of two Yoruba words: "akere" meaning "brave" and "ile" meaning "household" or "family". This suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon an individual or family known for their bravery or valor, possibly in times of conflict or during significant events in their community.

Historical references to the AKERELE surname can be found in various records and manuscripts from the region, including the oral traditions and genealogical accounts passed down through generations of Yoruba families.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AKERELE appears in the late 17th century, when an individual by that name was mentioned in the court records of the Oyo Empire, one of the most powerful Yoruba kingdoms at the time.

The name AKERELE has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Chief Akerele, a prominent Yoruba leader and warrior who played a significant role in the defense of his community against rival kingdoms in the early 19th century.

Another notable bearer of the AKERELE surname was Reverend Samuel Akerele (1854-1920), a pioneering Christian missionary and educator who established several schools and churches in southwestern Nigeria during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In more recent times, Professor Ademola Akerele (1931-2018) was a renowned Nigerian academic and author who made significant contributions to the field of public health and medical education in Africa.

Additionally, Bode Akerele (1915-2003) was a respected Nigerian diplomat and statesman who served as the country's ambassador to several nations and played a crucial role in international affairs during the post-independence era.

Lastly, Babatunde Akerele (1932-2016) was a prominent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist who founded several successful companies and supported various charitable initiatives in his home country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Akerele

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

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

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