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

Bankole, 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 Bankole surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bankole in America

Bankole is the 56073rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bankole surname appeared 365 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 Bankole.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bankole 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 Bankole

The surname Bankole originated from the Yoruba people of southwest Nigeria. It is a combination of two Yoruba words, "Bàn" meaning "to meet" and "Kólé" meaning "has arrived." The name's literal meaning is "one who has arrived at a gathering or meeting."

The earliest known records of the Bankole surname date back to the 16th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire, a prominent Yoruba kingdom. The name was initially attributed to prominent families and individuals who played significant roles in community gatherings and meetings.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the Bankole surname can be found in the oral traditions and historical accounts of the Oyo Empire. These narratives often referenced influential advisors and council members with the Bankole name, emphasizing their importance in decision-making processes and communal affairs.

In the 18th century, the Bankole surname gained further prominence when Abiodun Bankole, a renowned military strategist and advisor to the Alafin (King) of Oyo, played a crucial role in defending the kingdom against external threats. His military exploits and wisdom in council meetings earned him widespread respect and solidified the Bankole name's association with leadership and counsel.

Another notable figure bearing the Bankole surname was Oluwole Bankole, a renowned scholar and educator who lived in the 19th century. He was instrumental in establishing one of the first formal educational institutions in Yorubaland, fostering the dissemination of knowledge and intellectual discourse.

During the colonial era, the Bankole surname continued to be associated with influential families and individuals. One such example is Mojeed Bankole, a prominent politician and activist who played a significant role in the Nigerian independence movement in the early 20th century.

In more recent times, the Bankole surname has been carried by notable public figures such as Dimeji Bankole, a former Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, and Alani Bankole, a renowned Nigerian musician and composer.

While the Bankole surname originated in Nigeria, it has since spread globally through migration and diaspora communities. Individuals bearing this name can now be found in various parts of the world, carrying the rich cultural heritage and significance associated with this Yoruba surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bankole

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

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

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