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

Olabode, 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 Olabode surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olabode in America

Olabode is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olabode surname appeared 176 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 Olabode.

The history of the last name Olabode

The surname Olabode is of Nigerian origin, originating from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It dates back several centuries to the medieval era of West African history.

The name Olabode is a combination of two Yoruba words - "Ola" meaning wealth or prosperity, and "bode" meaning arrives or comes. Thus, the literal meaning of Olabode is "wealth has arrived" or "prosperity has come". This suggests the name may have been given to children born into affluent families or during times of economic prosperity.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Olabode can be found in historical records and manuscripts from the ancient Oyo Empire, which ruled over much of modern-day southwestern Nigeria from the 14th to the 19th century. The name appears in chronicles and oral histories passed down through generations of Yoruba griots (storytellers).

One notable bearer of the Olabode surname was Oba (King) Olabode Alapinni, who reigned over the Oyo Empire in the late 18th century. He is remembered for his military victories and for expanding the empire's territory and influence.

Another historical figure with the Olabode surname was Reverend Samuel Adegboyega Olabode, a prominent Nigerian Anglican priest and activist who lived from 1899 to 1976. He played a significant role in the Nigerian independence movement and was an advocate for education and social reform.

In the 20th century, Dr. Akinwande Olabode Savage was a renowned Nigerian academic and linguist who specialized in the study of Yoruba language and culture. He was born in 1919 and made significant contributions to the documentation and preservation of Yoruba traditions.

Olabode Amusan, born in 1955, is a respected Nigerian artist and sculptor known for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures that depict traditional Yoruba themes and motifs.

Lastly, Chief Rasheed Olabode Gbadamosi was a prominent Nigerian businessman and industrialist who lived from 1929 to 2018. He founded several successful companies and was recognized for his contributions to the country's economic development.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olabode

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

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

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