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

Badmus, 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 Badmus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Badmus in America

Badmus is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Badmus surname appeared 152 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 Badmus.

The history of the last name Badmus

The surname BADMUS is believed to have originated in Nigeria, West Africa, during the 15th century. It is derived from the Yoruba language and is thought to be a combination of two words: "bádé" meaning "to come into the world" and "ìmú" meaning "to give birth." Together, these words suggest that BADMUS may have been a name given to a child born under remarkable or significant circumstances.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BADMUS name can be found in the writings of the renowned Yoruba scholar and historian, Samuel Ajayi Crowther, who lived from 1809 to 1891. Crowther's works provide valuable insights into the cultural and linguistic traditions of the Yoruba people, including the origins and meanings of various names and surnames.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, as the transatlantic slave trade reached its peak, many Africans were forcibly taken from their homelands and brought to the Americas. It is likely that some individuals with the surname BADMUS were among those who endured this tragic chapter in history, contributing to the spread of the name across different regions of the world.

In more recent times, notable individuals with the surname BADMUS include:

1. Olufemi Badmus (1922-2009), a Nigerian politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives and later as a Senator.

2. Remilekun Badmus (born 1981), a Nigerian actress and producer known for her roles in several Nollywood films.

3. Adebayo Badmus (born 1958), a Nigerian journalist and author who has written extensively on politics and social issues in Nigeria.

4. Oluwatoyin Badmus (born 1976), a Nigerian-American professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for several seasons.

5. Kolade Badmus (born 1971), a Nigerian-British entrepreneur and business executive who founded the successful technology company, Badmus Technologies.

While the BADMUS surname may have originated in Nigeria, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have migrated or been displaced over the centuries. Today, the name can be found among people of diverse backgrounds and nationalities, a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of human history and the enduring legacies of names and surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Badmus

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

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

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