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

Oladipupo, 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 Oladipupo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oladipupo in America

Oladipupo is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oladipupo surname appeared 112 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 Oladipupo.

The history of the last name Oladipupo

The surname Oladipupo has its origins in the Yoruba culture of southwestern Nigeria. The name is a combination of two words from the Yoruba language: "Ola," meaning wealth or affluence, and "dipupo," meaning "to gather or accumulate." Thus, the name Oladipupo can be interpreted as "one who gathers wealth" or "one who accumulates affluence."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Oladipupo can be traced back to the 16th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire, a powerful Yoruba kingdom that dominated the region for several centuries. In this era, the name was often associated with prominent families and individuals who had achieved significant economic success or held influential positions within the empire.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Oladipupo was Oba Oladipupo Atiba, who ruled as the Alafin (king) of the Oyo Empire in the late 17th century. His reign was marked by territorial expansion and the consolidation of Oyo's power in the region. Another notable figure was Oladipupo Ojo, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Ibadan during the 18th century.

As the Yoruba people spread across Nigeria and beyond, the name Oladipupo traveled with them. In the 19th century, records show Oladipupo families settling in areas such as Lagos, Abeokuta, and Ilorin, where they continued to hold prominent positions in trade, agriculture, and local governance.

One of the most famous bearers of the Oladipupo name was Chief Oladipupo Alakija, a prominent businessman and philanthropist who lived in the early 20th century (1887-1952). He was a successful cocoa merchant and played a significant role in the development of the cocoa industry in Nigeria. Another notable figure was Oladipupo Odunsi (1919-2001), a renowned painter and sculptor who helped shape the modern art scene in Nigeria.

Throughout its history, the surname Oladipupo has been associated with success, wealth, and influence within the Yoruba community and beyond. While its origins lie in the distant past, the name continues to be proudly borne by many individuals of Yoruba descent, serving as a reminder of their cultural heritage and the aspirations of their ancestors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oladipupo

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

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

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