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UK surname

Adeoye

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Adeoye is 357 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

324

2016, ranked #13,966

Peak year

2010

357 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 324 in 2016, ranked #13,966.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Adeoye surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Adeoye surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Adeoye 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 135 #22,499
1998 modern 130 #23,603
1999 modern 159 #21,030
2000 modern 172 #19,974
2001 modern 160 #20,616
2002 modern 195 #18,590
2003 modern 213 #17,395
2004 modern 242 #16,050
2005 modern 282 #14,368
2006 modern 295 #14,053
2007 modern 315 #13,593
2008 modern 328 #13,319
2009 modern 354 #12,858
2010 modern 357 #13,036
2011 modern 337 #13,463
2012 modern 322 #13,799
2013 modern 330 #13,777
2014 modern 334 #13,749
2015 modern 322 #14,023
2016 modern 324 #13,966

Geography

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Where Adeoyes 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, Barnet and Wandsworth. 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 Barnet 026 Barnet
4 Greenwich 015 Greenwich
5 Wandsworth 002 Wandsworth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Adeoye

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Adeoye

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

Adeoye 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

Adeoye falls in decile 3 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 Adeoye is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 Adeoye, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Adeoye

The surname ADEOYE originated in the Yoruba ethnic group of southwestern Nigeria, likely in the 16th or 17th century. It is a combination of two Yoruba words: "ade," meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "oye," meaning "honor" or "respect." Thus, the name ADEOYE translates to "crown of honor" or "respected royalty."

The earliest known references to this surname can be found in oral histories and folktales passed down through generations in the Yoruba region. It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who held positions of authority or prestige within their communities, reflecting their esteemed status.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ADEOYE surname appears in a collection of Yoruba proverbs and wise sayings compiled in the late 18th century by a scholar named Adeoye Ogunmola. This work provides insights into the cultural and linguistic traditions of the Yoruba people during that time period.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the ADEOYE surname. One such figure was Adeoye Lambo, a prominent Nigerian educator and administrator who lived from 1888 to 1968. He served as the principal of King's College in Lagos and played a significant role in shaping the education system in colonial Nigeria.

Another remarkable ADEOYE was Adeoye Akinsemoyin, a renowned Yoruba traditional healer and herbalist who lived in the late 19th century. His expertise in traditional medicine and his contributions to preserving Yoruba cultural practices have been widely documented.

In the realm of arts and culture, Adeoye Oyewole, born in 1939, is a celebrated Nigerian poet and playwright. His works, which often explore themes of identity, tradition, and social commentary, have garnered critical acclaim and have been translated into multiple languages.

The ADEOYE surname has also left its mark in the political arena. Adeoye Oyebola, who lived from 1924 to 2008, was a prominent Nigerian politician and statesman. He served as the governor of Lagos State and played a pivotal role in shaping the country's post-independence governance.

While the ADEOYE surname has its roots in the Yoruba region of Nigeria, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and cultural significance remain deeply rooted in the rich history and traditions of the Yoruba people.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Adeoye surname: questions and answers

How common is the Adeoye surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 324 in 2016. That gives Adeoye a modern rank of #13,966.

What does the Adeoye surname mean?

The crown has met or befitted the chieftain.

What does the Adeoye map show?

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