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

Oloyede, 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 Oloyede surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oloyede in America

Oloyede is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oloyede surname appeared 220 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 Oloyede.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oloyede 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 Oloyede

The surname OLOYEDE originated from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria, Africa. It is believed to have emerged around the 15th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire, which was one of the most powerful West African kingdoms at the time.

The name OLOYEDE is derived from two Yoruba words, "Olo" and "Iyed??". "Olo" means "owner" or "proprietor", while "Iyed??" means "a place of rest" or "a resting place". Therefore, the name OLOYEDE can be interpreted as "the owner of a resting place" or "the proprietor of a resting place".

In the early days of the Oyo Empire, individuals were often given names based on their occupations, locations, or notable events that occurred during their birth. It is possible that the first person to bear the name OLOYEDE was either the owner or caretaker of a resting place, such as an inn or a traveler's lodge.

While there are no known historical records or manuscripts that specifically mention the name OLOYEDE, some variations of the name can be found in old Yoruba texts and oral traditions. For instance, the name "Oloyede" has been spelled as "Oluiyed??" or "Oluiyede" in some ancient Yoruba writings.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name OLOYEDE can be traced back to the late 17th century, when an individual named Oloyede Ajayi was a prominent trader and merchant in the city of Oyo-Ile, the capital of the Oyo Empire.

Another notable person with the surname OLOYEDE was Oloyede Alawode, a renowned warrior and military commander who lived in the 18th century. He played a significant role in defending the Oyo Empire against invading forces from neighboring kingdoms.

In the 19th century, a man named Oloyede Adeyemi was a respected chief and advisor to the Alaafin (the ruler) of the Oyo Empire. He was known for his wisdom and diplomatic skills in resolving conflicts between various Yoruba communities.

During the late 19th century and early 20th century, the OLOYEDE surname began to spread beyond the Oyo region as people migrated to other parts of Nigeria and the world. One notable figure from this period was Oloyede Akinjide, a successful businessman and philanthropist who established several schools and hospitals in his hometown.

In more recent times, Oloyede Abayomi was a prominent Nigerian writer and poet who gained recognition for his works that explored Yoruba culture and traditions. He was born in 1932 and passed away in 2001.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oloyede

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

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

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