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

Bandele, 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 Bandele surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bandele in America

Bandele is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bandele surname appeared 180 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 Bandele.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bandele 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 Bandele

The surname BANDELE is of Nigerian origin, with roots tracing back to the Yoruba people of West Africa. It is believed to have emerged in the 16th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire, a prominent Yoruba state.

The name BANDELE is derived from the Yoruba phrase "Omo ọlọbandele," which translates to "the child of a generous person." This phrase was likely used to describe individuals born into families known for their hospitality and generosity, qualities highly valued in Yoruba culture.

Early recordings of the name can be found in various historical documents, including the oral traditions and genealogies passed down through generations of Yoruba families. However, written records were sparse until the arrival of European missionaries and colonial administrators in the 19th century.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name BANDELE was Adebola BANDELE, a prominent Yoruba chief who lived in the late 17th century. He was renowned for his bravery and leadership during the Yoruba Wars, and his exploits were chronicled in the oral histories of his people.

Another notable figure was Aina BANDELE, a highly respected Yoruba trader and diplomat who lived in the early 19th century. He played a crucial role in facilitating trade relations between the Oyo Empire and European merchants, and his name is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time.

In the late 19th century, the name gained wider recognition with the birth of Obademi BANDELE, a prominent Yoruba educator and writer. He was instrumental in the establishment of several schools in the region and authored several books on Yoruba culture and language.

During the 20th century, the BANDELE name continued to be associated with notable figures, such as Olabisi BANDELE, a pioneering Nigerian woman who became one of the first female medical doctors in West Africa. She dedicated her life to improving healthcare access for women and children.

Another prominent figure was Wole BANDELE, a renowned Nigerian playwright and novelist who was born in 1931. His works, including plays like "The Man Died" and "The Palmwine Drinkard," explored themes of identity, tradition, and social change in post-colonial Nigeria.

As the Yoruba people migrated and settled in various parts of the world, the BANDELE name has gained a global presence, with individuals bearing this surname making significant contributions in various fields, from academia to the arts and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bandele

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

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

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