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

Oshodi, 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 Oshodi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oshodi in America

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

The Oshodi 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 Oshodi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oshodi 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 Oshodi

The surname Oshodi originates from Nigeria, specifically the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It is believed to have its roots in the Yoruba language, where it likely derived from a place name or a descriptive term related to the individual's ancestral home or occupation.

The earliest known records of the Oshodi surname can be traced back to the 17th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and records kept by the Yoruba kingdoms of that era. One notable mention is found in the annals of the Oyo Empire, where an individual named Oshodi Agboluaje is recorded as a prominent military leader and advisor to the Alaafin (king) during the reign of Oba Ajagbo in the late 1600s.

In the 19th century, the Oshodi surname gained further prominence with the rise of the Egba people, a sub-group of the Yoruba who established the city of Abeokuta. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Oshodi Tapa, a respected chief and warrior who played a pivotal role in the defense of Abeokuta during the conflicts with the Dahomey Kingdom in the 1830s.

Another notable figure bearing the Oshodi surname was Oshodi Agbeke (1845-1910), a renowned trader and influential leader in the Egba community. She was known for her business acumen and served as a mediator in various disputes between the Egba people and the British colonial authorities.

In the 20th century, the Oshodi surname continued to be carried by prominent individuals, such as Oshodi Adetola (1912-1988), a respected educator and writer who published several works on Yoruba culture and traditions.

Interestingly, the name Oshodi is also associated with a major suburb of Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital. The area, known as Oshodi-Isolo, is named after a historical settlement that was once part of the Egba territory. This connection suggests that the Oshodi surname may have originated from this region or been influenced by its historical significance.

Throughout its history, the Oshodi surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including warriors, traders, community leaders, and scholars, reflecting the diverse roles and contributions of those who bear this name within the Yoruba culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oshodi

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

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

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