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

Akindele, 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 Akindele surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Akindele in America

Akindele is the 78316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Akindele surname appeared 244 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 Akindele.

We can also compare 2010 data for Akindele 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 Akindele

The surname Akindele originates from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It is a compound name derived from the Yoruba words "akin" meaning "brave" and "dele" meaning "crown" or "royalty." The combination of these words suggests that the name signifies "brave royalty" or "valiant crown."

Historically, the Yoruba people were known for their powerful city-states and influential empires, such as the Oyo Empire and the Benin Empire, which thrived between the 15th and 19th centuries. It is likely that the name Akindele emerged during this period, perhaps referring to a brave warrior or ruler from one of these kingdoms.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Akindele can be found in historical documents and records from the 18th and 19th centuries in the Yoruba region of present-day Nigeria. One notable individual was Akindele, a prominent Yoruba chief who played a significant role in the wars against the Fulani Empire in the early 19th century.

Another historical figure with the name Akindele was Reverend Samuel Akindele (1823-1901), a pioneering Nigerian clergyman and educator. He was one of the first Africans to be ordained as an Anglican priest and played a crucial role in establishing educational institutions in Lagos and Abeokuta.

In the realm of literature, Amos Akindele Songo (1933-2009) was a renowned Nigerian playwright and author. His works, such as "The Palmwine Drinkard" and "The Beatification of Area Boy," explored themes of identity, culture, and social issues in Nigeria.

Akindele Bankole (born 1957) is a Nigerian businessman and politician who served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives in Nigeria from 2007 to 2011. He was known for his efforts to promote good governance and transparency in the Nigerian political system.

Another notable figure is Akindele Olufemi Coker (1929-2016), a Nigerian lawyer and jurist who served as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Gambia from 1991 to 1998. He was widely respected for his expertise in constitutional law and his contributions to the legal system of West Africa.

While the name Akindele is primarily associated with the Yoruba people of Nigeria, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people and their influential kingdoms of southwestern Nigeria.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Akindele

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

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

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