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

Kolawole, 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 Kolawole surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kolawole in America

Kolawole is the 73215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kolawole surname appeared 265 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 Kolawole.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kolawole 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 Kolawole

The surname KOLAWOLE originates from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It dates back to the 15th century when the Yoruba kingdom of Oyo was at its peak. KOLAWOLE is derived from the Yoruba words "Kola" meaning "wealth" and "wole" meaning "has come". Together, the name signifies "wealth has come".

During the reign of the Oyo Empire, the name KOLAWOLE was likely bestowed upon individuals who had attained significant wealth or prosperity. It was a way to celebrate their success and good fortune. The name may have been given to traders, merchants, or landowners who had amassed considerable riches.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name KOLAWOLE can be found in the Ife Chronicle, a historical text that documents the history of the Yoruba people. The Ife Chronicle dates back to the 16th century and mentions a prominent figure named Kolawole Aderibigbe, who was a successful trader and landowner in the city of Ife.

Another notable bearer of the name KOLAWOLE was Kolawole Abiola, a renowned Yoruba merchant and philanthropist who lived in the 18th century. Abiola was known for his generosity and his support of various community initiatives in the city of Ibadan.

In the 19th century, Kolawole Obafemi was a prominent Yoruba chief and military leader who played a key role in the defense of the Oyo Empire against external threats. His bravery and strategic prowess were widely celebrated, and he is regarded as a significant figure in Yoruba history.

Fast forward to the 20th century, Kolawole Awolowo was a influential Nigerian politician and statesman who served as the Premier of the Western Region of Nigeria from 1954 to 1959. He was a strong advocate for democracy and played a pivotal role in the country's independence movement.

Another notable figure with the surname KOLAWOLE is Kolawole Olumide, a respected academic and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Yoruba language and culture. Olumide was born in 1932 and served as a professor at the University of Ibadan for many years.

While the name KOLAWOLE has its origins in the Yoruba culture of Nigeria, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural diffusion. However, it remains deeply rooted in its Yoruba heritage and continues to be a proud reflection of the rich history and traditions of the Yoruba people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kolawole

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

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

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