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UK surname

Adebayo

One who came into joyful circumstances or who came with joy, happiness, and good luck.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Greenwich, Bexley and Southwark.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Adebayo is 1,045 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

1,034

2016, ranked #5,641

Peak year

2014

1,045 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,034 in 2016, ranked #5,641.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Adebayo surname distribution map

The map shows where the Adebayo surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Adebayo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Adebayo over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1997 modern 280 #14,136
1998 modern 310 #13,578
1999 modern 302 #13,895
2000 modern 327 #13,164
2001 modern 310 #13,452
2002 modern 395 #11,542
2003 modern 496 #9,540
2004 modern 587 #8,478
2005 modern 711 #7,237
2006 modern 809 #6,570
2007 modern 867 #6,278
2008 modern 904 #6,110
2009 modern 938 #6,058
2010 modern 968 #6,032
2011 modern 949 #6,076
2012 modern 934 #6,072
2013 modern 1,015 #5,755
2014 modern 1,045 #5,654
2015 modern 1,022 #5,709
2016 modern 1,034 #5,641

Geography

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Where Adebayos are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Greenwich, Bexley and Southwark. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Greenwich 002 Greenwich
2 Greenwich 001 Greenwich
3 Bexley 001 Bexley
4 Southwark 019 Southwark
5 Bexley 002 Bexley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Adebayo

These lists show first names that appear often with the Adebayo surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Adebayo

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Adebayo, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Adebayo surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Adebayo household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Adebayo is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Adebayo is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Adebayo falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Adebayo is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Black - African

This describes the area pattern most associated with Adebayo, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Adebayo

The surname Adebayo originated in Yoruba-speaking regions of West Africa, particularly in present-day Nigeria. It dates back several centuries and is a combination of the Yoruba words "Ade" meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "bayo" meaning "rejoice" or "joy." Together, the name Adebayo signifies "the crown rejoices" or "the crown brings joy."

During the pre-colonial era, the Yoruba people lived in city-states governed by traditional rulers known as Obas or kings. It is likely that the name Adebayo was initially bestowed upon individuals with close ties to the royal families or those born during celebratory occasions related to the monarchy.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Adebayo can be found in historical accounts from the 17th century, when the Oyo Empire was at its peak. The Oyo Empire was a prominent Yoruba kingdom that spanned parts of present-day Nigeria and Benin.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the name Adebayo was Adebayo Latoye, a renowned Yoruba military commander who played a pivotal role in the expansion of the Oyo Empire under the reign of Oba Abiodun.

Another historical figure was Adebayo Akinsanya, a prominent Yoruba chief and statesman who lived in the early 19th century. He served as the Balogun (war chief) of Ibadan, a major Yoruba city, and was instrumental in the city's defense during a series of conflicts with neighboring kingdoms.

In the late 19th century, Adebayo Haastrup was a respected Yoruba educator and missionary who contributed to the spread of Christianity and Western education in the region. He was born in 1825 and played a significant role in establishing schools and churches in Yorubaland.

During the 20th century, Adebayo Adedeji, born in 1928, was a prominent Nigerian economist and diplomat. He served as the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) from 1975 to 1991 and was a leading advocate for economic development and regional integration in Africa.

Adebayo Faleti, born in 1923 and passed away in 2023, was a renowned Yoruba author, playwright, and translator. He is celebrated for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Yoruba language and culture through his literary works, which include novels, plays, and poetry.

The surname Adebayo continues to be widely used among the Yoruba people and has also gained recognition globally due to the increasing diaspora of individuals with Yoruba ancestry. While the name's origins are rooted in the Yoruba tradition, it has transcended its regional boundaries and is now found in various parts of the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Adebayo surname: questions and answers

How common is the Adebayo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,034 in 2016. That gives Adebayo a modern rank of #5,641.

What does the Adebayo surname mean?

One who came into joyful circumstances or who came with joy, happiness, and good luck.

What does the Adebayo map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Adebayo bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.