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

Ogundele, 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 Ogundele surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ogundele in America

Ogundele is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ogundele surname appeared 150 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 Ogundele.

The history of the last name Ogundele

The surname Ogundele originates from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It is a combination of two words: "ogun" meaning "war" or "warrior," and "dele" meaning "to arrive" or "to become." The name can be interpreted as "one who arrived victoriously from war."

The Yoruba are one of the largest ethnic groups in West Africa, with a rich cultural heritage dating back centuries. The name Ogundele is believed to have emerged during the period of the Oyo Empire, a powerful Yoruba state that flourished between the 16th and 19th centuries.

One of the earliest known references to the name Ogundele can be found in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a renowned Yoruba scholar and linguist who lived from 1809 to 1891. Crowther's work in documenting the Yoruba language and culture helped preserve many historical names and their meanings.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Ogundele Agboniregun was a prominent warrior and leader during the reign of the Oyo Empire. He was known for his military prowess and played a significant role in the expansion of the empire's territories.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Ogundele was Adeyemi Ogundele, a prominent trader and merchant who lived in the late 18th century. He established trade routes and facilitated the exchange of goods between the Yoruba and neighboring regions.

In the 19th century, Reverend Samuel Ogundele was a pioneering Christian missionary who played a crucial role in spreading Christianity among the Yoruba people. He translated religious texts into the Yoruba language and established several churches in the region.

During the colonial era, Chief Ogundele Ladigbolu was a notable leader and advocate for Yoruba rights. He was instrumental in negotiating with the British colonial authorities and advocated for the preservation of Yoruba culture and traditions.

In more recent times, Babatunde Ogundele, born in 1949, was a renowned Yoruba playwright and author. His works explored themes of cultural identity, tradition, and the impact of modernization on Yoruba society.

While the name Ogundele has its roots in the Yoruba culture of southwestern Nigeria, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance and ties to the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people remain strong.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ogundele

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

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

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