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

Ogundare, 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 Ogundare surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ogundare in America

Ogundare is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ogundare surname appeared 119 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 Ogundare.

The history of the last name Ogundare

The surname Ogundare originates from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It is derived from the Yoruba words "ogun," meaning "war," and "dare," meaning "to delay" or "to linger." The name likely refers to a warrior or someone who fought bravely in battle, lingering on the battlefield.

The earliest recorded instances of the Ogundare surname can be traced back to the 16th century in the region of present-day Oyo State, Nigeria. During this period, the Yoruba people were organized into various city-states, and warfare was a common occurrence among them. It is possible that the name originated as a nickname or title bestowed upon a distinguished warrior during one of these conflicts.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Ogundare surname was Ogundare Abiodun, a renowned warrior and leader of the Oyo Empire in the late 17th century. He is credited with leading the Oyo forces to victory against the Nupe Kingdom, expanding the empire's territory and influence.

Another notable figure was Ogundare Oluwole, a prominent merchant and trader who lived in the early 19th century. He played a significant role in the development of the trans-Atlantic trade routes between West Africa and the Americas, facilitating the exchange of goods and cultural influences.

In the late 19th century, Ogundare Adebayo was a respected chief and community leader in the town of Ibadan. He was known for his wisdom and diplomacy, helping to resolve disputes and maintain peace among the various clans and families in the region.

Ogundare Akinwande, born in the early 20th century, was a renowned scholar and educator. He contributed to the preservation and promotion of Yoruba culture and language through his writings and teachings, establishing himself as a respected authority on the subject.

During the Nigerian independence movement of the mid-20th century, Ogundare Olufemi was a prominent figure in the struggle for self-governance. As a politician and activist, he played a crucial role in advocating for the rights and freedoms of the Nigerian people, eventually witnessing the country's independence from British colonial rule in 1960.

Over the centuries, the Ogundare surname has been associated with various places and towns within the Yoruba-speaking regions of southwestern Nigeria, such as Ibadan, Oyo, and Osun. While the spelling has remained relatively consistent, some variations like Ogundare, Ogundaire, and Ogundari have been documented in historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ogundare

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

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

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