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

Obasuyi, 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 Obasuyi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Obasuyi in America

Obasuyi is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Obasuyi surname appeared 155 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 Obasuyi.

The history of the last name Obasuyi

The surname OBASUYI is believed to have its origins in the Edo-speaking region of present-day Nigeria. It is thought to have derived from a combination of words in the Edo language, with "Oba" meaning "king" or "ruler" and "suyi" likely referring to a specific location or settlement.

Some historical records suggest that the name OBASUYI can be traced back to the 16th century, when the Edo people were part of the powerful Benin Empire. During this time, the name may have been associated with individuals who held positions of authority or had connections to the royal court in Benin City.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname OBASUYI was Obasuyi Ogiamien, who lived in the late 17th century and was a prominent trader and merchant in the Benin City region. Another notable figure was Obasuyi Iyase, a military leader and advisor to the Oba (king) of Benin in the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, the name OBASUYI appeared in several written records and documents related to the Benin Kingdom, including trade agreements and diplomatic correspondences with European powers. One such individual was Obasuyi Ogbomo, a respected elder and representative of the Benin people during negotiations with the British in the 1850s.

As the Edo people migrated and settled in different parts of what is now modern-day Nigeria, the surname OBASUYI spread to various regions, albeit with some variations in spelling and pronunciation. For instance, in the northern Edo-speaking areas, the name was sometimes rendered as "Obazuyi" or "Obasayi."

Another notable individual with the surname OBASUYI was Obasuyi Okunrin, a prominent educator and community leader in the early 20th century, who established several schools and played a crucial role in promoting education in his region.

While the surname OBASUYI is primarily associated with the Edo people of Nigeria, it has also been found in other parts of West Africa, likely due to migration and cultural exchange over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Obasuyi

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

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

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