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

Gbadebo, 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 Gbadebo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gbadebo in America

Gbadebo is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gbadebo surname appeared 158 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 Gbadebo.

The history of the last name Gbadebo

The surname GBADEBO has its origins in the Yoruba language spoken in southwestern Nigeria. It dates back to the pre-colonial era, likely from the 15th to 19th centuries. The name is derived from the Yoruba words "Gba" meaning "to receive" and "debo" meaning "crown" or "royalty." Combined, the name GBADEBO signifies "one who receives the crown" or "heir to the throne."

GBADEBO was a name primarily used by the Yoruba nobility and ruling families. It was often bestowed upon princes or those in the line of succession to the throne. The earliest known reference to the name GBADEBO can be traced back to the ancient Kingdom of Oyo, one of the most prominent Yoruba empires in what is now modern-day Nigeria.

Historical records indicate that a prominent figure named GBADEBO Abiodun ruled as the Alafin (king) of Oyo in the late 17th century. He is credited with expanding the kingdom's territories and strengthening its military might during his reign from 1670 to 1696.

Another notable bearer of the name was GBADEBO Adetunji, a 19th-century Yoruba chief and military leader. He played a pivotal role in the wars against the expansionist Fulani Empire, leading the Yoruba forces to several victories in the 1830s.

In the realm of literature, GBADEBO Abiola was a renowned Yoruba playwright and novelist in the early 20th century. Born in 1876, he is celebrated for his works that explored Yoruba culture and traditions.

During the colonial era, GBADEBO Akintola, born in 1910, was a prominent Nigerian politician and Premier of the Western Region from 1960 to 1962. He played a significant role in the negotiations leading to Nigeria's independence from British rule.

Another notable figure was GBADEBO Olugbile, a highly respected Yoruba traditional ruler who served as the Ooni of Ife, one of the most important monarchs in Yorubaland, from 1930 to 1949.

While the surname GBADEBO has its roots in the Yoruba nobility, over time, it has become more widely adopted by different families and communities within the Yoruba ethnic group. However, its historical significance and connection to royalty and leadership remain deeply embedded in its meaning and origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gbadebo

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

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

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