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

Dabu, 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 Dabu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dabu in America

Dabu is the 49087th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dabu surname appeared 429 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 Dabu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dabu 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 Dabu

The surname DABU has its origins in the West African region, specifically in what is now Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged during the 15th century, when many ethnic groups in the region were establishing distinct identities. The name is thought to be derived from the Yoruba word "dabu," which means "to settle" or "to establish."

In the early days, the name DABU was primarily associated with the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It was often used to denote individuals or families who had established themselves in a particular area or had played a significant role in the founding of a settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DABU can be found in the oral traditions and historical accounts of the Yoruba people. It is mentioned in the Ife corpus, a collection of oral histories and traditions that date back to the 14th century. These accounts speak of individuals with the name DABU who were influential in the establishment of various communities and settlements.

As the Yoruba people migrated and expanded their influence across West Africa, the name DABU traveled with them. It can be found in various historical records and documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, including some Portuguese and Dutch accounts of their interactions with the local populations.

One notable individual with the surname DABU was Oba Dabu Akintoye, who ruled the Yoruba kingdom of Ife in the late 16th century. He is remembered for his efforts to strengthen the kingdom's defenses and promote trade with neighboring regions.

Another prominent figure was Dabu Ogunlana, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Ibadan in the early 19th century. He played a significant role in the development of the city and was known for his philanthropic efforts.

In the 19th century, the name DABU also appeared in the records of the British colonial administration in Nigeria. Several individuals with this surname were mentioned in official documents and correspondence, reflecting the increasing interactions between the local population and the colonial authorities.

Other notable individuals with the surname DABU include Dabu Adeyemi, a respected teacher and community leader in the early 20th century, and Dabu Olatunji, a renowned musician and cultural ambassador who helped popularize Yoruba music and traditions globally in the latter half of the 20th century.

While the name DABU has its roots in the Yoruba culture of southwestern Nigeria, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, carried by the descendants of those who bore it in earlier times. It remains a recognizable and respected surname, serving as a link to the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people and their history of establishing settlements and communities across West Africa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dabu

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

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

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