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

Fagbemi, 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 Fagbemi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fagbemi in America

Fagbemi is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fagbemi surname appeared 136 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 Fagbemi.

The history of the last name Fagbemi

The surname Fagbemi originated in the Yoruba ethnic group of southwestern Nigeria. It is a compound name derived from the Yoruba words "fagba" meaning "to sweep" and "emi" meaning "person" or "individual." The name is believed to have originated in the 16th or 17th century.

The earliest recorded instances of the Fagbemi surname can be found in historical documents and records from the Oyo Empire, a prominent Yoruba kingdom that existed between the 16th and 19th centuries. During this period, the name was likely associated with individuals who performed sweeping or cleaning duties within the palace or royal households.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Fagbemi surname was Olufagbemi, a renowned trader and merchant who lived in the city of Ibadan during the late 18th century. He played a significant role in the economic development of the region through his extensive trading networks.

In the 19th century, the Fagbemi name gained prominence with the birth of Reverend Samuel Ajayi Fagbemi (1834-1901), a prominent Christian missionary and educator. He founded several schools and churches in southwestern Nigeria and was instrumental in the spread of Christianity in the region.

Another notable figure bearing the Fagbemi name was Chief Olumuyiwa Fagbemi (1892-1964), a respected traditional ruler and influential political leader from the town of Iwo. He played a crucial role in the negotiations leading to Nigeria's independence from British colonial rule.

During the 20th century, the Fagbemi surname gained recognition with the birth of Dr. Oladipo Fagbemi (1920-1998), a pioneering Nigerian medical doctor and public health expert. He made significant contributions to the fight against infectious diseases and the advancement of healthcare in Nigeria.

A more recent figure of historical significance is Professor Adeyinka Fagbemi (born 1948), a renowned Nigerian academic and scholar in the field of African literature and cultural studies. His works have been widely published and have made a lasting impact on the understanding of African cultural heritage.

While the Fagbemi surname has its roots in the Yoruba culture of southwestern Nigeria, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have migrated to different regions or emigrated to other nations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fagbemi

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

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

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