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

Akintola, 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 Akintola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Akintola in America

Akintola is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Akintola surname appeared 107 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 Akintola.

The history of the last name Akintola

The surname Akintola has its origins in the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It is a compound name derived from the Yoruba words "akin" meaning brave or valiant, and "tola" meaning someone who possesses wealth or abundance. Together, Akintola can be interpreted to mean "the brave and wealthy one."

The Akintola name dates back several centuries and was prominent among the ruling class and nobility of the Yoruba kingdoms, particularly in the areas around present-day Oyo State. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in oral histories and traditions passed down through generations.

One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the Akintola name was Akintola, a powerful 16th-century ruler of the Oyo Empire. He was renowned for his military conquests and expansion of the empire's territories during his reign from approximately 1555 to 1572.

In the 18th century, Chief Akintola of the Ogbolu clan played a significant role in the political affairs of the Egba kingdom. His influence and leadership were instrumental in shaping the course of events during that period.

During the 19th century, the Akintola name gained further prominence with the birth of Reverend James Akintola (1832-1903), a pioneering Christian missionary and educator. He was instrumental in establishing several schools and churches in the Yoruba region and played a crucial role in promoting education and spreading Christianity.

Another notable figure was Sir Ladoke Akintola (1910-1966), a prominent Nigerian politician and lawyer. He served as the Premier of the Western Region of Nigeria from 1960 to 1962 and played a significant role in the country's transition to independence from British colonial rule.

In the realm of literature, Wole Akintola (1935-2013) was a renowned Nigerian poet, playwright, and academic. His works, which often explored themes of identity and socio-political issues, earned him recognition both within Nigeria and internationally.

While the Akintola surname has its roots in the Yoruba culture of southwestern Nigeria, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have migrated or descended from those with this historic name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Akintola

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

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

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