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

Balogun, 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 Balogun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balogun in America

Balogun is the 21157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balogun surname appeared 1,241 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 Balogun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balogun 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 Balogun

The surname Balogun originated from the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is a title that means "Keeper of the Armory" or "Commander of the Army" in the Yoruba language. The name can be traced back to the 16th century when it was given to military leaders and warriors who were responsible for organizing and leading the army during times of war.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Balogun can be found in the oral histories and traditional songs of the Yoruba people. These oral traditions often celebrated the bravery and tactical skills of prominent Balogun warriors who played pivotal roles in important battles and conflicts.

One of the most famous Balogun in history was Ologun Kutere, a military commander who lived in the late 17th century. He was renowned for his victories against the neighboring Nupe Kingdom and his successful defense of the Oyo Empire during a period of territorial expansion and conflict.

In the 19th century, Balogun Ibikunle was a prominent Yoruba military leader who fought against the Fulani Caliphate in the Yorubaland wars. He played a significant role in the defense of Ibadan, one of the largest and most influential Yoruba cities during that time.

Another notable figure with the surname Balogun was Balogun Toki, a skilled warrior and military strategist who lived in the early 19th century. He was known for his innovative tactics and his ability to inspire and lead his troops to victory in several battles against rival kingdoms.

During the colonial era, the Balogun title and name became more widely known outside of Nigeria. In the late 19th century, Balogun Akingbade was a prominent Yoruba leader who played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and agreements with the British colonial authorities.

Throughout history, the surname Balogun has been associated with military prowess, leadership, and bravery among the Yoruba people. It has been borne by many influential warriors, commanders, and leaders who played significant roles in shaping the history and cultural traditions of the Yoruba people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balogun

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

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

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