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

Omotosho, 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 Omotosho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Omotosho in America

Omotosho is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Omotosho surname appeared 193 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 Omotosho.

The history of the last name Omotosho

The surname Omotosho originates from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged in the 16th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire, a powerful Yoruba kingdom that ruled over much of present-day southwestern Nigeria.

Omotosho is a compound name derived from two Yoruba words: "omo," meaning "child," and "tòsho," meaning "to be humble" or "to be modest." The name likely referred to a child born into a family that valued humility and modesty, or a child who exhibited these qualities from a young age.

While there are no known historical references to the name Omotosho in ancient manuscripts or records, it is possible that the name appeared in oral traditions and genealogies passed down within Yoruba communities.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Omotosho was Adeyemi Omotosho, a prominent Yoruba trader and landowner who lived in the late 18th century. He was known for his successful business ventures and his philanthropic contributions to his community.

Another notable figure was Oluwole Omotosho, a Yoruba scholar and linguist who lived in the late 19th century. He was instrumental in documenting and preserving the Yoruba language and traditions, and his work laid the foundation for modern Yoruba studies.

In the 20th century, Akinwande Omotosho was a renowned Nigerian artist and sculptor, known for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures depicting Yoruba cultural themes and traditions. He was born in 1920 and his works can be found in numerous museums and galleries around the world.

Oladipo Omotosho was a prominent Nigerian politician and writer who served as a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives in the 1960s. He was born in 1925 and was known for his advocacy for social justice and his literary works that explored Nigerian culture and politics.

Lastly, Kole Omotosho, born in 1943, is a celebrated Nigerian writer and playwright. His novels and plays have explored themes of cultural identity, tradition, and modernity in Nigeria, and he has received numerous literary awards and honors for his work.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname Omotosho throughout history, contributing to various fields such as business, academia, arts, and literature, while maintaining a connection to their Yoruba cultural roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Omotosho

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

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

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