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

Oseni, 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 Oseni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oseni in America

Oseni is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oseni surname appeared 228 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 Oseni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oseni 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 Oseni

The surname Oseni has its origins in the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged during the 15th century, when the Kingdom of Oyo was at its peak. The name is derived from the Yoruba word "oseni," which means "the brave one" or "the courageous one."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Oseni can be found in the oral traditions and folktales of the Yoruba people. These stories often featured brave warriors and leaders with the name Oseni, highlighting their courage and bravery in battles and struggles for power.

In the 16th century, there are records of an Oseni family residing in the town of Ife, which was considered the spiritual and cultural heartland of the Yoruba people. The family was known for their skilled craftsmanship and their contributions to the local community.

As the Yoruba people expanded their influence across West Africa, the name Oseni began to appear in various regions. In the late 17th century, there are records of an Oseni trader who established a successful trade route between the Oyo Empire and the coastal regions of present-day Benin.

One of the most notable figures in Oseni history is Adeyemi Oseni, a 19th-century warrior and military leader who played a significant role in the Yoruba Wars. He was born in 1810 and was renowned for his tactical brilliance and unwavering courage on the battlefield.

Another prominent individual with the surname Oseni was Aderibigbe Oseni, a 20th-century politician and activist who fought for the rights of the Yoruba people during the struggle for Nigerian independence. He was born in 1908 and was a vocal advocate for self-determination and social justice.

In the realm of arts and culture, Adebayo Oseni, born in 1938, was a celebrated Yoruba artist known for his intricate woodcarvings and sculptures. His works were widely exhibited and celebrated for their artistic excellence and cultural significance.

Lastly, Oluwatoyin Oseni, born in 1972, is a contemporary Nigerian author and poet whose works explore themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of modern African society. Her novels and poetry collections have received critical acclaim and have been translated into multiple languages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oseni

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

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

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