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

Fadeyi, 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 Fadeyi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fadeyi in America

Fadeyi is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fadeyi surname appeared 123 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 Fadeyi.

The history of the last name Fadeyi

The surname FADEYI originates from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged around the 16th or 17th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire. The name is derived from the Yoruba word "fade," which means "to sweep" or "to clear away," and the suffix "yi," indicating a person or agent.

In the early days of the Oyo Empire, occupational surnames were common among the Yoruba people. It is likely that the FADEYI surname was initially given to individuals whose profession involved sweeping or clearing away debris, possibly in royal palaces or sacred spaces. The name may have also been associated with those responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order within their communities.

One of the earliest known records of the FADEYI surname can be found in the oral traditions and histories passed down through generations of Yoruba griots, or storytellers. These traditions often mentioned individuals with this surname serving as advisors or trusted attendants to the Alaafin, the paramount ruler of the Oyo Empire.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, as the Oyo Empire waned and the transatlantic slave trade intensified, many Yoruba people were forcibly taken to the Americas, including those bearing the FADEYI surname. This diaspora contributed to the spread of the name across the Caribbean and parts of North and South America.

Notable individuals with the FADEYI surname throughout history include:

1. Olori Fadeyi (c. 1770 - c. 1840), a respected advisor and confidante to Alaafin Abiodun, the ruler of the Oyo Empire in the late 18th century.

2. Fadeyi Ogunlolu (1820 - 1898), a prominent Yoruba merchant and landowner in the city of Lagos during the late 19th century.

3. Amos Fadeyi (1860 - 1935), a pioneering educator and one of the first Yoruba people to receive a Western-style education, serving as the principal of the CMS Grammar School in Lagos.

4. Adeleke Fadeyi (1903 - 1978), a renowned Yoruba artist and sculptor, known for his intricate wood carvings depicting traditional Yoruba mythology and culture.

5. Olufemi Fadeyi (1926 - 2005), a distinguished Nigerian diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to several nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

While the FADEYI surname is predominantly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria, it has also spread to other parts of West Africa and the diaspora communities around the world, carrying with it the rich cultural heritage and history of the Yoruba people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fadeyi

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

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

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