2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ibitoye
A surname potentially originating from the Yoruba language, meaning "born into wealth/prosperity".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 235 Americans carry the last name Ibitoye. That puts it at #95,461 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,458,529 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ibitoye surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Ibitoye with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
235
1 in 1,458,529
Census rank
#95,461
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
205
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 205 bearers of the surname Ibitoye in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 95461st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ibitoye, the largest self-reported group is Black at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ibitoye
The surname Ibitoye originated in the Yoruba ethnic group of southwestern Nigeria. It has its roots in the Yoruba language, which is one of the most widely spoken languages in West Africa. The name Ibitoye is believed to have evolved from the combination of two Yoruba words: "Ibi" meaning "born" and "Toye" which is a shortened form of "Olutoyese," meaning "the lord prospers."
In Yoruba culture, names often carry deep meanings and reflect the circumstances surrounding a child's birth or the aspirations of the parents. The name Ibitoye may have been given to children born during prosperous times or with the hope that they would experience prosperity and success in life.
The earliest documented instances of the surname Ibitoye can be traced back to the 17th century, when written records of Yoruba names and genealogies began to emerge. However, the oral tradition of naming in the Yoruba community predates these written records by several centuries.
One notable figure in Yoruba history who bore the surname Ibitoye was Chief Ibitoye Ogunmola, a prominent leader and landowner in the town of Iwo during the late 19th century. He played a significant role in the establishment of the Iwo Emirate and the preservation of Yoruba cultural traditions.
Another well-known individual with the surname Ibitoye was Reverend Samuel Ajayi Ibitoye, a pioneering Nigerian clergyman and educator who lived from 1876 to 1959. He was instrumental in the establishment of several churches and schools in the southwestern region of Nigeria, contributing to the spread of education and Christianity among the Yoruba people.
In the realm of literature, Amos Ibitoye Tutuola, born in 1920, was a renowned Nigerian author who gained international recognition for his unique storytelling style that blended Yoruba folklore with surrealism. His most famous work, "The Palm-Wine Drinkard," published in 1952, is considered a classic of modern African literature.
Additionally, Gbadegesin Oluwatoyin Ibitoye, born in 1954, is a prominent Nigerian academic and philosopher who has made significant contributions to the field of African philosophy and ethics. He has held teaching positions at various universities in Nigeria and abroad, including the University of Ibadan and the University of Memphis in the United States.
Throughout history, the surname Ibitoye has been associated with prominent figures in various fields, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse achievements of the Yoruba people. While the name's origins can be traced back centuries, its enduring presence serves as a testament to the enduring influence of Yoruba culture and traditions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ibitoye
Among Census respondents with the surname Ibitoye, the largest self-reported group is Black at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Ibitoye bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ibitoye surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American98.0% · 201
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ibitoye
Ibitoye appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#95,461
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 205
+96 bearers (+88.1%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 54,991 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #95,461 | 205 | 0.07 | +96 bearers (+88.1%) | Up 54,991 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ibitoye surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #95,461 | 36.6% |
| Count | 109 | 205 | 88.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.07 | 71.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ibitoye bearers went from 109 to 205 (+88.1% change). The surname moved up 54,991 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #95,461.
FAQ
Ibitoye surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ibitoye?
Name Census estimates that about 235 living Americans carry the surname Ibitoye. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,458,529 residents.
How common is Ibitoye?
Ibitoye ranks #95,461 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 205 people with the surname Ibitoye. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (235), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ibitoye.
Has Ibitoye become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ibitoye went from 109 recorded bearers to 205. That is an increase of 96 (+88.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #95,461.
What does the Census say about the background of Ibitoye?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ibitoye, the largest self-reported group is Black at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ibitoye in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.0% (201 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ibitoye appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (98.0%), Hispanic (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ibitoye (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ibitoye mean?
A surname potentially originating from the Yoruba language, meaning "born into wealth/prosperity". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ibitoye (0.07 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Ibitoye?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Ibitoye? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.