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

Gbadamosi, 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 Gbadamosi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gbadamosi in America

Gbadamosi is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gbadamosi surname appeared 188 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 Gbadamosi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gbadamosi 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 Gbadamosi

The surname GBADAMOSI has its origins in the Yoruba ethnic group of southwestern Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged in the 16th or 17th century, originating from the town of Ibadan in the present-day Oyo State. The name is derived from the Yoruba words "Gbadamu" meaning "born into wealth" and "Osi" which refers to a source or origin.

One of the earliest known references to the name GBADAMOSI can be found in the historical records of the Oyo Empire, which ruled over much of present-day southwestern Nigeria from the 16th to the 19th century. These records mention a prominent family of traders and merchants bearing the GBADAMOSI name who played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the empire.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Adeyemi GBADAMOSI (1745-1829) gained prominence as a respected chief and advisor to the Alafin (king) of the Oyo Empire. He was renowned for his wisdom and diplomatic skills in resolving conflicts among the various chieftains and communities within the empire.

During the 19th century, the GBADAMOSI name gained wider recognition as the family expanded its influence beyond Ibadan and the Oyo Empire. One prominent member was Oluyole GBADAMOSI (1810-1885), a wealthy merchant and landowner who played a crucial role in the development of the city of Ibadan. He is remembered for his philanthropic efforts and the establishment of several schools and markets.

In the early 20th century, Adebayo GBADAMOSI (1890-1965) became a prominent figure in the Nigerian nationalist movement. He was a vocal advocate for self-governance and played a key role in the negotiations that led to Nigeria's independence from British colonial rule in 1960.

Another notable figure was Adekunle GBADAMOSI (1920-1995), a renowned artist and sculptor whose works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people. His sculptures can be found in various museums and public spaces across Nigeria and beyond.

As the GBADAMOSI name spread beyond its origins in southwestern Nigeria, it gained recognition in other parts of the country and even internationally. However, its roots can be traced back to the Yoruba people and the town of Ibadan, where it has a long and distinguished history dating back several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gbadamosi

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

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

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