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

Ogunnaike, 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 Ogunnaike surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ogunnaike in America

Ogunnaike is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ogunnaike surname appeared 100 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 Ogunnaike.

The history of the last name Ogunnaike

The surname Ogunnaike is of Nigerian origin, specifically from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It dates back to the 15th century or earlier, during the height of the Oyo Empire.

Ogunnaike is a compound word derived from the Yoruba language. "Ogun" refers to the Yoruba god of iron, war, and hunting, while "naike" means "to wander" or "to roam." The name likely originated as a nickname or description for a skilled hunter, warrior, or traveler who roamed far and wide.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Ogunnaike name can be found in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba explorer and the first African Anglican bishop in Nigeria. In his 1891 book "A Vocabulary of the Yoruba Language," Crowther included the word "Ogunnaike" as a personal name.

Notable individuals with the Ogunnaike surname throughout history include:

1. Adeniyi Ogunnaike (1924-2001), a Nigerian lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1985 to 1995.
2. Adebayo Ogunnaike (born 1947), a Nigerian chemical engineer and academic, known for his contributions to the field of polymer reaction engineering.
3. Olufunmilayo Ogunnaike (born 1962), a Nigerian-American engineer and academic, currently serving as the Dean of Engineering at the University of Delaware.
4. Oladele Ogunnaike (1942-2021), a Nigerian-born British actor and playwright, best known for his work in British television and theater.
5. Funmi Ogunnaike (born 1980), a Nigerian-American fashion designer and entrepreneur, founder of the clothing line "Funmilade."

The Ogunnaike name has been documented in various historical records and manuscripts, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people and their significant contributions to Nigerian society and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ogunnaike

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

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

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