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

Ogundipe, 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 Ogundipe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ogundipe in America

Ogundipe is the 71886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ogundipe surname appeared 271 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 Ogundipe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ogundipe 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 Ogundipe

The surname Ogundipe originated from the Yoruba ethnic group of southwestern Nigeria. It is a combination of two Yoruba words: "ogun" meaning war or battle, and "dipe" meaning to quench or extinguish. Together, the name Ogundipe can be interpreted as "one who extinguishes wars" or "one who ends battles."

This surname likely emerged during the pre-colonial era in West Africa, when inter-tribal conflicts and warfare were common. The name Ogundipe may have been bestowed upon a skilled negotiator, peacemaker, or warrior who played a significant role in resolving conflicts or ending hostilities between warring factions.

The earliest known record of the name Ogundipe dates back to the 17th century, appearing in historical documents and oral traditions of the Yoruba people. During this period, the Oyo Empire, a prominent Yoruba kingdom, was at the height of its power and influence in the region.

One notable bearer of the name Ogundipe was Ogundipe Onigbogi, a renowned warrior and military leader who lived in the late 17th century. He was celebrated for his bravery and strategic skills in defending the Oyo Empire against invading forces from neighboring kingdoms.

In the 19th century, another Ogundipe of note was Ogundipe Adetipe, a respected chief and advisor to the Alafin (king) of Oyo. He was known for his wisdom and expertise in traditional Yoruba customs and laws.

During the colonial era in Nigeria, the Ogundipe family played a significant role in the resistance against British rule. Ogundipe Ogunlesi, born in 1878, was a prominent activist and leader in the anti-colonial movement, advocating for Yoruba sovereignty and cultural preservation.

Another prominent figure was Ogundipe Olayinka, a scholar and educator who lived from 1889 to 1963. He made significant contributions to the preservation of Yoruba language and literature, authoring several books and serving as a Professor of Yoruba Studies at the University of Ibadan.

While the surname Ogundipe is most commonly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria, it has also spread to other parts of West Africa and beyond through migration and cultural exchange. The name carries a rich historical legacy and represents the Yoruba cultural values of peace, diplomacy, and conflict resolution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ogundipe

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

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

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