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

Osunde, 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 Osunde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Osunde in America

Osunde is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Osunde surname appeared 128 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 Osunde.

The history of the last name Osunde

The surname OSUNDE is of Nigerian origin, likely originating from the Yoruba people in the southwestern region of the country during the 15th or 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Yoruba words "Ọsun" meaning "river" and "de" meaning "by" or "near," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a river or body of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name OSUNDE can be found in the records of the Oyo Empire, a powerful Yoruba kingdom that flourished between the 16th and 19th centuries. The name appears in the chronicle of the Alafin (king) of Oyo, where an individual named Osunde is mentioned as a notable warrior and advisor to the royal court.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Osunde Ogunbiyi (c. 1720-1790) was a renowned trader and diplomat who played a crucial role in facilitating the expansion of the Oyo Empire's trade networks across West Africa. Ogunbiyi's success in establishing trade routes and fostering economic ties with neighboring kingdoms contributed significantly to the prosperity of the Oyo Empire during his lifetime.

Another notable bearer of the OSUNDE name was Osunde Akinloye (c. 1850-1920), a respected Yoruba chief and community leader in the town of Ibadan. Akinloye was renowned for his wisdom, diplomacy, and efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region during a period of political turmoil and conflict.

In the 20th century, Osunde Fawole (1905-1992) was a prominent Nigerian educator and advocate for women's rights. Fawole dedicated her life to establishing and improving educational opportunities for girls and women in Nigeria, and her efforts helped pave the way for greater gender equality in the country's educational system.

Additionally, Osunde Aderibigbe (1925-2010) was a celebrated Nigerian painter and sculptor whose works captured the vibrant cultural heritage and traditions of the Yoruba people. Aderibigbe's artistic contributions earned him recognition both within Nigeria and internationally, and his pieces can be found in museums and private collections around the world.

While the surname OSUNDE is predominantly found in Nigeria, particularly among the Yoruba people, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the origins of the name can be traced back to the rich cultural and historical roots of the Yoruba people in southwestern Nigeria.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Osunde

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

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

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