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

Oladokun, 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 Oladokun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oladokun in America

Oladokun is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oladokun surname appeared 120 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 Oladokun.

The history of the last name Oladokun

The surname OLADOKUN originates from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It likely emerged during the 15th or 16th century. OLADOKUN combines two Yoruba words: "Ola" meaning wealth or affluence, and "Dokun" meaning sweet or pleasant. Thus, the name suggests someone of sweet or pleasant wealth.

Early records mentioning OLADOKUN are scarce, as comprehensive written documentation from that era in the region is limited. However, oral histories and traditions affirm it as an established surname within Yoruba culture for centuries. Similar spellings like Oladokoun or Oladokon were sometimes used in the past.

One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Oladokun Akindele, a prosperous farmer and local leader in the town of Iwo in the late 1700s. Another early bearer was Oladokun Agbaje, a respected elder and advisor to the Alaafin (ruler) of Oyo in the early 1800s.

In the mid-19th century, Oladokun Latoye gained renown as a skilled hunter and warrior who defended his village against invaders. Around the same time, Oladokun Akinmorin served as a trusted advisor to the Oba (king) of Ibadan, one of the largest Yoruba cities.

Transitioning into the 20th century, Oladokun Ogunleye (1892-1976) was a prominent educator who established several schools and advocated for improved access to education in rural areas.

While OLADOKUN remains most prevalent among the Yoruba people of Nigeria, it has also spread to other parts of West Africa and the diaspora through migration and cultural diffusion over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oladokun

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

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

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