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

Alabi, 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 Alabi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alabi in America

Alabi is the 31251st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alabi surname appeared 742 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 Alabi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alabi 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 Alabi

The surname ALABI originated in the Yoruba region of southwestern Nigeria. It traces its roots back to the Yoruba language, where the name is derived from the words "Ala" meaning "dream" and "bi" meaning "to bear" or "to give birth." The combination of these words suggests the name may have been given to someone born after a significant dream or vision.

The earliest recorded instances of the ALABI surname date back to the 16th century in the region that is now modern-day Oyo State, Nigeria. During this period, the Yoruba people were organized into several powerful city-states, and ALABI may have been a prominent family name within one of these kingdoms.

One notable historical figure with the surname ALABI was Abiodun ALABI, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the late 18th century. He was known for his contributions to the study of Yoruba culture and traditions, and his writings were influential in preserving the rich heritage of the Yoruba people.

Another prominent individual with the ALABI surname was Adeyemi ALABI, a skilled diplomat and statesman who served as an ambassador for the Kingdom of Oyo in the early 19th century. He was highly regarded for his ability to negotiate complex treaties and maintain peaceful relations with neighboring kingdoms.

In the 20th century, Adebayo ALABI (1914-1988) was a celebrated artist and sculptor, renowned for his intricate carvings and sculptures that captured the essence of Yoruba mythology and spirituality. His works are now displayed in museums and galleries around the world.

Olubunmi ALABI (1936-2010) was a prominent Nigerian writer and playwright, whose works often explored themes of identity, tradition, and the challenges faced by modern African societies. Her play "The Bride Price" was widely acclaimed and performed internationally.

Lastly, Folarin ALABI (born 1971) is a contemporary Nigerian author and journalist, known for his insightful commentary on social and political issues in Nigeria. His novel "The Path to Redemption" was a bestseller and received critical acclaim for its exploration of corruption and redemption in Nigerian society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alabi

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

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

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