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

Oladapo, 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 Oladapo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oladapo in America

Oladapo is the 77788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oladapo surname appeared 246 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 Oladapo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oladapo 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 Oladapo

The surname Oladapo has its origins in the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It is a combination of two Yoruba words: "Ola," meaning wealth or honor, and "dapo," meaning a crown or garland. Thus, the name can be interpreted as "one who wears a crown of honor or wealth."

The Yoruba people have a rich history that dates back several centuries, and their naming practices often reflect their cultural values and traditions. The inclusion of "Ola" in the name suggests that the bearer was from a respected or affluent family within the Yoruba community.

While there are no known historical records or manuscripts specifically mentioning the surname Oladapo, it is likely that the name has been in use among the Yoruba people for several generations. The earliest recorded examples of the name are difficult to determine with certainty, as written records were not widely kept in many African communities until relatively modern times.

Among the notable individuals who have borne the surname Oladapo is Oluwole Oladapo, a Nigerian actor and filmmaker who was born in 1963. He has appeared in numerous Nollywood films and television shows, and has directed several successful movies.

Another prominent figure is Iyabo Oladapo, a Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist. She founded the Iyabo Oladapo Foundation, which aims to empower women and children in various communities across Nigeria.

In the world of sports, Ade Oladapo was a Nigerian sprinter who competed in the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics. He was a member of the Nigerian 4x100m relay team that won a bronze medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

Kehinde Oladapo is a Nigerian fashion designer and entrepreneur, known for her distinctive and vibrant clothing designs that celebrate African cultural influences. Her brand, Kehinde, has gained international recognition and has been featured in various fashion events and publications.

Lastly, Babatunde Oladapo was a Nigerian artist and sculptor who was active in the mid-20th century. His works, which often depicted scenes from Nigerian folklore and traditions, are held in collections around the world, including the National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oladapo

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

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

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