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

Animashaun, 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 Animashaun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Animashaun in America

Animashaun is the 67747th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Animashaun surname appeared 291 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 Animashaun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Animashaun 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 Animashaun

The surname ANIMASHAUN has its origins in West Africa, specifically in the Yoruba ethnic group of present-day Nigeria. It dates back to the 16th century and is derived from the Yoruba words "anima" meaning "animal" and "shaun" meaning "hunter" or "warrior".

The name likely originated as a descriptive epithet given to a skilled hunter or warrior who was renowned for his prowess in tracking and hunting animals. It may have been initially bestowed as a nickname or title of honor before becoming a hereditary surname.

In the 17th century, the ANIMASHAUN name is found in some historical records and manuscripts documenting the activities and lineages of prominent Yoruba families and clans. One notable mention is in the "Iwe Itan Oyo" (History of Oyo), a chronicle of the Oyo Empire, which refers to an ANIMASHAUN warrior who fought in the Battle of Iperu in 1625.

The earliest recorded individual with the ANIMASHAUN surname was Oluwole ANIMASHAUN, a Yoruba chief and landowner who lived in the town of Ibadan in the late 17th century. Another early bearer of the name was Adeyemi ANIMASHAUN, a renowned hunter and trader who was active in the Ijebu region in the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, the ANIMASHAUN name gained further prominence with the rise of Adebayo ANIMASHAUN (1818-1892), a prominent Yoruba chief and landowner in the town of Abeokuta. His son, Olumide ANIMASHAUN (1846-1914), was a respected leader and negotiator who played a crucial role in maintaining peace between the Yoruba and British colonial authorities.

Another notable figure was Oluwafemi ANIMASHAUN (1874-1951), a renowned scholar and linguist who published several works on the Yoruba language and culture. His contributions helped preserve and promote the rich heritage of the Yoruba people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Animashaun

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

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

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