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

Akingbade, 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 Akingbade surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Akingbade in America

Akingbade is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Akingbade surname appeared 117 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 Akingbade.

The history of the last name Akingbade

The surname Akingbade has its origins in the Yoruba people of present-day southwestern Nigeria. It is a combination of two Yoruba words, "Akin" meaning brave or courageous, and "gbade" meaning was born or arrived. Therefore, the name Akingbade translates to "a brave one was born" or "a courageous one arrived."

This surname emerged in the 16th century during the height of the Oyo Empire, a prominent Yoruba empire that existed between the 14th and 19th centuries in what is now western Nigeria and eastern Benin Republic. The name was likely given to a child born during a time of conflict or war, signifying the bravery and courage expected of the newborn.

Historically, the Akingbade name has been recorded in various manuscripts and records from the Oyo Empire and surrounding regions. One notable mention is in the Òyó̥ Ìlàrí, a collection of oral histories and traditions of the Oyo people, which dates back to the late 18th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Akingbade was Akingbade Ogunlere, a prominent warrior and military leader who lived in the late 17th century during the reign of the Alafin (ruler) Abiodun Adegolu of the Oyo Empire. He was renowned for his bravery and strategic prowess in battles against neighboring kingdoms.

Another notable figure was Akingbade Oluyole, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the 18th century in the town of Ibadan, which was then part of the Oyo Empire. He was instrumental in the growth and development of Ibadan, donating land and resources for the establishment of markets and infrastructure.

In the 19th century, Akingbade Akiniyun was a prominent scholar and teacher who contributed to the preservation of Yoruba culture and language. He authored several works on Yoruba history, tradition, and literature, which are still widely referenced today.

During the colonial era in Nigeria, Akingbade Adesanya was a prominent chief and leader in the town of Abeokuta, known for his diplomatic efforts in negotiating with British colonial authorities and advocating for the rights of his people.

In more recent times, Akingbade Akindele was a renowned Nigerian playwright and author, born in 1927 and known for his works that explored Yoruba culture, traditions, and social issues. His plays, such as "Ola's Return" and "Ireke Onibudo," were widely acclaimed and performed both in Nigeria and internationally.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Akingbade

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

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

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