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UK surname

Adeola

Crown of wealth, royalty, or honor.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Adeola is 187 in 2008. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

143

2016, ranked #24,505

Peak year

2008

187 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 143 in 2016, ranked #24,505.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Adeola surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Adeola surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Adeola 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 50 #32,658
1998 modern 56 #32,313
1999 modern 52 #32,848
2000 modern 59 #32,217
2001 modern 57 #32,275
2002 modern 73 #31,159
2003 modern 73 #31,186
2004 modern 89 #29,623
2005 modern 114 #25,837
2006 modern 141 #22,833
2007 modern 163 #21,050
2008 modern 187 #19,465
2009 modern 181 #20,277
2010 modern 181 #20,738
2011 modern 169 #21,499
2012 modern 160 #22,260
2013 modern 158 #22,817
2014 modern 152 #23,631
2015 modern 140 #24,836
2016 modern 143 #24,505

Geography

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Where Adeolas 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 Newham, Greenwich, Southwark, Lewisham and Waltham Forest. 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 Newham 027 Newham
2 Greenwich 015 Greenwich
3 Southwark 019 Southwark
4 Lewisham 002 Lewisham
5 Waltham Forest 020 Waltham Forest

Forenames

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First names often paired with Adeola

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Adeola

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

Adeola 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

Adeola 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 Adeola 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Black - African

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

Meaning and origin of Adeola

The surname Adeola originates from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria, a region historically known as Yorubaland. Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century, when the Yoruba Empire was at its peak.

Adeola is derived from the Yoruba words "Ade," meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "Ola," which signifies "wealth" or "prosperity." Thus, the name Adeola can be interpreted as "the crown of wealth" or "the wealth of royalty," suggesting a connection to affluence and noble heritage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adeola can be found in the oral traditions and historical accounts of the Oyo Empire, a prominent Yoruba kingdom that flourished between the 16th and 19th centuries. The name is believed to have been associated with influential families and individuals within the empire's noble class.

Among the notable historical figures bearing the surname Adeola is Oba Adeola I, a ruler of the Oyo Empire in the late 17th century. His reign was marked by significant territorial expansion and the consolidation of power within the kingdom.

In the 19th century, Reverend Samuel Adeola Crowther (1809-1891) rose to prominence as the first African Anglican bishop in Nigeria. He played a pivotal role in translating the Bible into the Yoruba language and advocating for the abolition of slavery.

Another prominent individual with the surname Adeola was Chief Olayinka Adeola (1887-1972), a prominent Nigerian politician and traditional ruler who served as the Olubadan of Ibadan, a prestigious chieftaincy title in the Yoruba kingdom of Ibadan.

The name Adeola has also been associated with various places and landmarks in Yorubaland, including the town of Adeola-Ibadan, which derived its name from a local chief who bore the surname.

Throughout history, the surname Adeola has maintained its connection to the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Yoruba people, serving as a reminder of the nobility, prosperity, and resilience that have characterized this influential ethnic group.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Adeola surname: questions and answers

How common is the Adeola surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 143 in 2016. That gives Adeola a modern rank of #24,505.

What does the Adeola surname mean?

Crown of wealth, royalty, or honor.

What does the Adeola map show?

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