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

Jinadu, 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 Jinadu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jinadu in America

Jinadu is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jinadu surname appeared 133 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 Jinadu.

The history of the last name Jinadu

The surname JINADU originates from the Yoruba ethnic group in southwestern Nigeria, dating back several centuries. It is derived from the Yoruba words "jin" meaning "to walk" or "to travel," and "adu" meaning "the crown" or "the top." Consequently, the name JINADU is believed to signify "one who walks with the crown" or "one who travels with the crown."

The earliest documented instances of the JINADU surname can be traced back to the 16th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire, one of the most influential Yoruba kingdoms in West Africa. Records from this period indicate that the name was associated with individuals of high social status, possibly nobles or members of the royal court.

In the 19th century, during the era of British colonial rule in Nigeria, several prominent JINADU figures emerged. One notable example is Adeyemi JINADU (1830-1905), a respected chief and leader in the city of Ibadan, who played a significant role in mediating disputes between the Yoruba people and the British authorities.

Another historically significant individual bearing the JINADU surname was Olufemi JINADU (1876-1942), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Oyo. He was renowned for his contributions to education and community development, establishing several schools and supporting various charitable initiatives.

The JINADU name has also been associated with academia and intellectual pursuits. Bamidele JINADU (1925-2008) was a distinguished Nigerian academic and political scientist, known for his influential writings on African politics and governance. He served as a professor at several universities, including the University of Ibadan and the University of Lagos.

In the realm of sports, Adebayo JINADU (1958-2022) was a renowned Nigerian sprinter and Olympian, representing his country in the 1980 and 1984 Olympic Games. He held national records in various sprint events and was celebrated for his athletic achievements.

While the JINADU surname is predominantly found in Nigeria and among the Yoruba diaspora, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom, where Yoruba communities have established themselves over the years.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jinadu

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

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

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