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

Dawodu, 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 Dawodu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dawodu in America

Dawodu is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dawodu surname appeared 220 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 Dawodu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dawodu 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 Dawodu

The surname "DAWODU" is of Yoruba origin, originating from southwestern Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged during the 15th or 16th century, when the Yoruba kingdoms were flourishing in the region.

The name "DAWODU" is thought to be derived from the Yoruba words "Dà wò ó dú," which roughly translates to "look upon this and behold." This phrase may have been used to express awe or admiration, possibly referring to an impressive individual or significant event.

Historically, the name has been associated with the Oyo Empire, one of the most powerful Yoruba kingdoms that ruled over a vast territory in present-day southwestern Nigeria and parts of Benin Republic. Records from this period, though limited, may contain references to individuals bearing the name DAWODU.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname DAWODU was Oba Atanda DAWODU, who ruled the Iwoye kingdom, a Yoruba sub-group, in the late 17th century. He is said to have played a significant role in the expansion and consolidation of the kingdom during his reign.

In the 19th century, Chief Olawunmi DAWODU was a prominent figure among the Ijebu people, another Yoruba sub-group. He was known for his diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties with the British colonial authorities.

Another notable individual with the DAWODU surname was Reverend Samuel Ajayi DAWODU, a Yoruba Christian missionary who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was instrumental in spreading Christianity among the Yoruba people and translating religious texts into the Yoruba language.

During the early 20th century, Chief Obafemi DAWODU was a respected leader and landowner in the Ijebu region. He was known for his philanthropic endeavors and played a significant role in the development of his community.

In more recent times, Professor Adebayo DAWODU, born in 1940, has been a prominent academic and expert in the field of pediatrics. He has authored numerous publications and has contributed significantly to the advancement of child healthcare in Nigeria and beyond.

While the surname DAWODU has its roots in southwestern Nigeria, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people and their historical kingdoms.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dawodu

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

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

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