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UK surname

Adegoke

One who wears the crown, implying royalty or chieftaincy, in the Yoruba language and culture of West Africa.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Adegoke is 309 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

304

2016, ranked #14,606

Peak year

2010

309 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 304 in 2016, ranked #14,606.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Adegoke surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Adegoke surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Adegoke 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 96 #27,490
1998 modern 105 #26,822
1999 modern 121 #24,855
2000 modern 126 #24,220
2001 modern 121 #24,493
2002 modern 141 #22,794
2003 modern 171 #19,953
2004 modern 202 #18,110
2005 modern 226 #16,782
2006 modern 241 #16,139
2007 modern 263 #15,366
2008 modern 269 #15,260
2009 modern 284 #14,986
2010 modern 309 #14,420
2011 modern 279 #15,353
2012 modern 298 #14,565
2013 modern 298 #14,815
2014 modern 302 #14,772
2015 modern 300 #14,758
2016 modern 304 #14,606

Geography

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Where Adegokes 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 Southwark, Greenwich, Bexley, Manchester and Hackney. 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 Southwark 019 Southwark
2 Greenwich 002 Greenwich
3 Bexley 001 Bexley
4 Manchester 006 Manchester
5 Hackney 016 Hackney

Forenames

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First names often paired with Adegoke

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Adegoke

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Adegoke, 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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Adegoke surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Adegoke 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 includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Adegoke 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

Adegoke 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Adegoke 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 Adegoke 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 Adegoke, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Adegoke

The surname ADEGOKE has its origins in the Yoruba ethnic group of Nigeria. It is a compound name derived from the Yoruba words "Ade" meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "Goke" meaning "wealth" or "prosperity." The name can be interpreted to mean "the crown of wealth" or "royal prosperity."

The earliest recorded instances of the ADEGOKE name date back to the 16th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire in present-day southwestern Nigeria. The name is believed to have been associated with prominent families or individuals who held positions of influence or wealth within the empire.

In the 18th century, the ADEGOKE surname appeared in various historical records and documents related to the Yoruba people, such as trade agreements, land disputes, and local administration records. One notable instance was the mention of an ADEGOKE family in the records of the Alafin (King) of Oyo in the late 1700s.

One of the earliest known individuals with the ADEGOKE surname was Adegoke Adelabu (1915-1958), a Nigerian politician and social reformer who served as the first Premier of the Western Region of Nigeria from 1954 to 1959.

Another prominent figure with the ADEGOKE name was Adegoke Adegoye (1928-2012), a Nigerian businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Adegoye Group of Companies, a conglomerate involved in various industries including manufacturing, real estate, and hospitality.

In the field of education, Adegoke Adeyemi (1936-2003) was a Nigerian academic and administrator who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin from 1983 to 1992.

Adegoke Ademiluyi (1947-2021) was a renowned Nigerian playwright, poet, and scholar whose works explored themes of cultural identity and societal issues within the Yoruba community.

Lastly, Adegoke Olubunmi Adelabu (1904-1958) was a Nigerian politician and social activist who played a significant role in the struggle for Nigeria's independence from British colonial rule in the mid-20th century.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the ADEGOKE surname throughout history, reflecting its deep roots and significance within the Yoruba culture and Nigerian society.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Adegoke surname: questions and answers

How common is the Adegoke surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 304 in 2016. That gives Adegoke a modern rank of #14,606.

What does the Adegoke surname mean?

One who wears the crown, implying royalty or chieftaincy, in the Yoruba language and culture of West Africa.

What does the Adegoke map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Adegoke 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.