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

Akinsola, 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 Akinsola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Akinsola in America

Akinsola is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Akinsola surname appeared 125 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 Akinsola.

The history of the last name Akinsola

The surname Akinsola originates from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It dates back several centuries to the time of the Oyo Empire, which ruled the region from the 16th to the 19th century. The name is derived from the Yoruba words "Akin," meaning brave or courageous, and "sola," meaning to walk or march.

Akinsola was likely a title or descriptor given to brave warriors or soldiers who marched fearlessly into battle. Some of the earliest known references to the name can be found in oral histories and praise poems celebrating the exploits of Oyo warriors and kings.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Akinsola Ogunmola, a renowned Oyo general who led the empire's armies in the late 17th century. He was celebrated for his bravery and tactical skills in defending the kingdom against external threats.

Another notable figure bearing the Akinsola name was Akinṣọla Adeyemi, a powerful chief and advisor to the Alafin (king) of Oyo in the early 19th century. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations with neighboring kingdoms.

In the 19th century, the name Akinsola appeared in various historical documents and records related to the Yoruba people and the Oyo Empire. For example, Reverend Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a pioneering linguist and translator, mentioned the name in his works on Yoruba language and culture.

One of the most prominent individuals with the Akinsola surname was Mojisola Akinsanya (1927-2012), a Nigerian educationist and women's rights activist. She was instrumental in promoting education for girls and advocating for gender equality in Nigeria.

Other notable bearers of the Akinsola name include Akinwande Akinsola, a respected Nigerian writer and playwright active in the mid-20th century, and Akinsola Olamilekan, a contemporary Nigerian artist known for his vibrant paintings depicting Yoruba culture and traditions.

While the Akinsola surname is most commonly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria, it has also spread to other parts of West Africa and beyond due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Akinsola

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

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

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