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UK surname

Adeleke

A Yoruba surname meaning "the crown or royalty triumphs."

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Adeleke is 380 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

380

2016, ranked #12,346

Peak year

2016

380 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 380 in 2016, ranked #12,346.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Adeleke surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Adeleke surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Adeleke 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 112 #25,244
1998 modern 139 #22,720
1999 modern 158 #21,102
2000 modern 146 #22,170
2001 modern 151 #21,375
2002 modern 166 #20,532
2003 modern 188 #18,810
2004 modern 218 #17,230
2005 modern 258 #15,323
2006 modern 261 #15,289
2007 modern 300 #14,048
2008 modern 319 #13,581
2009 modern 339 #13,281
2010 modern 348 #13,304
2011 modern 336 #13,498
2012 modern 332 #13,501
2013 modern 357 #12,984
2014 modern 360 #13,006
2015 modern 368 #12,661
2016 modern 380 #12,346

Geography

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Where Adelekes 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, Southwark, Hackney and Brent. 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 034 Greenwich
2 Southwark 018 Southwark
3 Hackney 019 Hackney
4 Southwark 008 Southwark
5 Brent 011 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Adeleke

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Adeleke

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Adeleke, 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 Adeleke surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Adeleke 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, Adeleke 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

Adeleke 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

Adeleke 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Adeleke 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 Adeleke, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Adeleke

The surname Adeleke is of Nigerian origin, tracing its roots back to the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th or 17th century in the region that is now known as Oyo State.

Adeleke is a compound word derived from the Yoruba language, with "Ade" meaning "crown" or "royalty" and "leke" meaning "to possess" or "to own." Together, the name can be interpreted as "one who possesses royalty" or "one who owns a crown." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals of noble or royal lineage within the Yoruba society.

Historical records indicate that the Adeleke name appeared in various documents and manuscripts from the Oyo Empire, which flourished in the region from the 16th to the 19th century. One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in a manuscript from the late 18th century, which mentions an Adeleke family residing in the town of Ibadan.

The name Adeleke has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Adebayo Adeleke, a prominent Yoruba chief who lived in the early 19th century and played a significant role in the political affairs of the Oyo Empire.

Another notable figure bearing the Adeleke surname is Asiwaju Olusegun Adeleke, a Nigerian businessman and politician who served as the Governor of Osun State from 1992 to 1993. He was born in 1939 and passed away in 2017.

In the realm of entertainment, Davido, a popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, carries the Adeleke surname. His full name is David Adedeji Adeleke, and he was born in 1992.

Another prominent individual with this surname is Adekunle Adeleke, a Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist who has been actively involved in advocating for democratic reforms and good governance in Nigeria since the late 20th century.

Lastly, Olubunmi Adeleke, a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, has made significant contributions to the development of various sectors in his home country. He was born in 1960 and continues to be an influential figure in Nigeria.

While the Adeleke name has its roots in the Yoruba culture of southwestern Nigeria, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, carried by individuals of Nigerian descent.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Adeleke surname: questions and answers

How common is the Adeleke surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 380 in 2016. That gives Adeleke a modern rank of #12,346.

What does the Adeleke surname mean?

A Yoruba surname meaning "the crown or royalty triumphs."

What does the Adeleke map show?

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