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

Folarin, 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 Folarin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Folarin in America

Folarin is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Folarin surname appeared 169 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 Folarin.

The history of the last name Folarin

The surname Folarin has its origins in the Yoruba language of southwestern Nigeria. It is a compound name derived from the Yoruba words "Fol" meaning "to revere" or "to honor" and "Arin" meaning "respect" or "reverence". Together, the name Folarin can be interpreted to mean "one who is revered" or "one who is honored".

Historically, the name Folarin was first documented in the 16th century during the reign of the Oyo Empire, a powerful Yoruba kingdom that dominated present-day southwestern Nigeria and parts of Benin Republic. The name was borne by prominent families and individuals who held positions of authority and respect within the Empire's social and political structure.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Folarin was Oba Folarin Okunkale, who ruled the Oyo Empire from 1554 to 1572. He was known for his wisdom, diplomatic skills, and efforts to maintain peace and stability within the Empire.

Another notable figure with the surname Folarin was Folarin Oyelami, a renowned warrior and military commander who lived in the 17th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion and defense of the Oyo Empire's territories during his time.

In the 18th century, the name Folarin appeared in the records of the Iyo Ilare, a historical manuscript documenting the history and traditions of the Yoruba people. This manuscript mentions a prominent family bearing the surname Folarin, who were respected for their contributions to the community.

In the 19th century, Chief Folarin Ogunlola was a respected leader and statesman in the Ibadan region of present-day Oyo State, Nigeria. He was instrumental in negotiating peace treaties and resolving conflicts between various Yoruba communities during a period of political turmoil.

Another notable individual with the surname Folarin was Folarin Coker, a respected educator and author who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He wrote extensively on Yoruba history, culture, and traditions, making significant contributions to the preservation of Yoruba heritage.

Over the centuries, the surname Folarin has spread beyond its origins in southwestern Nigeria and can now be found in various parts of the world, particularly among individuals of Yoruba descent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Folarin

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

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

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