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

Ekundayo, 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 Ekundayo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ekundayo in America

Ekundayo is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ekundayo surname appeared 100 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 Ekundayo.

The history of the last name Ekundayo

The surname EKUNDAYO is of Nigerian origin, specifically from the Yoruba ethnic group. It dates back to the 16th century and is believed to be derived from the Yoruba words "ekun" meaning "leopard" and "dayo" meaning "has brought wealth or fortune." This combination suggests the name was likely associated with royalty or a wealthy family.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the EKUNDAYO name can be found in the 17th century Oyo Empire chronicles, which document a prominent EKUNDAYO family residing in the town of Ilesha. This family was known for their wealth and influence in the region.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Adeyemi EKUNDAYO was a respected merchant and trader who played a significant role in the economic development of the Oyo Empire. He lived from around 1760 to 1825.

During the 19th century, the EKUNDAYO name gained prominence in the town of Ibadan, where a family of that name was involved in local politics and governance. One notable member was Alimi EKUNDAYO, who served as a chief advisor to the Ibadan council of elders from 1850 to 1870.

In the early 20th century, Adebola EKUNDAYO (1895-1968) was a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in Nigeria. She established several schools and campaigned for better educational opportunities for girls and women.

Another prominent figure with the EKUNDAYO surname was Adeyinka EKUNDAYO (1920-1989), a renowned playwright and author who was instrumental in the development of Nigerian literature. His works often explored themes of cultural identity and the impact of colonialism.

While the EKUNDAYO name has its roots in Nigeria, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance remains closely tied to the Yoruba people and their cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ekundayo

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

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 Ekundayo 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.

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

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