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

Talabi, 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 Talabi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Talabi in America

Talabi is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Talabi surname appeared 170 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 Talabi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Talabi 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 Talabi

The surname Talabi is believed to have originated in Nigeria, West Africa, possibly in the 18th or 19th century. It is thought to be derived from the Yoruba language, with "ta" meaning "to make a trade" and "bi" meaning "to give birth." Thus, the name may have originally referred to someone involved in business or commerce.

Talabi is a relatively uncommon surname, but there are records of it appearing in various parts of Nigeria, particularly in the southwestern region. One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a pioneering linguist and Anglican missionary who worked in Nigeria in the mid-19th century.

In the late 19th century, a man named Talib Talabi was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Iwo, in what is now Osun State, Nigeria. He is said to have been influential in the local community and played a role in mediating disputes between various groups.

Another notable bearer of the Talabi name was Adeyinka Talabi, a Nigerian politician and businessman who served as a member of the Federal House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003. He was born in 1948 and hailed from Ogun State.

In the field of medicine, Dr. Folakemi Talabi (born 1965) is a respected obstetrician and gynecologist based in Lagos, Nigeria. She has been recognized for her work in promoting maternal and child health in the country.

Internationally, Adebanji Talabi (born 1978) is a Nigerian-American artist and designer based in New York City. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, and he is known for his exploration of African diaspora themes.

While the Talabi surname may not be among the most widespread in Nigeria or globally, it has a long and rich history, with several notable individuals bearing the name over the centuries. The name's origins in the Yoruba language and its potential connection to trade and business make it a fascinating part of Nigeria's cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Talabi

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

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

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