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UK surname

Adeyemo

One crowned with honor and royalty, or one who wears the crown.

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 Adeyemo is 369 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

369

2016, ranked #12,617

Peak year

2016

369 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 369 in 2016, ranked #12,617.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Adeyemo surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Adeyemo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Adeyemo 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 151 #21,034
1998 modern 168 #20,181
1999 modern 164 #20,621
2000 modern 155 #21,341
2001 modern 164 #20,279
2002 modern 201 #18,236
2003 modern 228 #16,663
2004 modern 270 #14,913
2005 modern 321 #13,195
2006 modern 346 #12,539
2007 modern 354 #12,489
2008 modern 347 #12,786
2009 modern 343 #13,168
2010 modern 358 #13,001
2011 modern 343 #13,277
2012 modern 355 #12,816
2013 modern 357 #12,984
2014 modern 368 #12,770
2015 modern 365 #12,743
2016 modern 369 #12,617

Geography

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Where Adeyemos 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 007 Greenwich
3 Bexley 002 Bexley
4 Southwark 018 Southwark
5 Bexley 001 Bexley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Adeyemo

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Adeyemo

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

Adeyemo 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

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

Meaning and origin of Adeyemo

The surname Adeyemo has its origins in the Yoruba ethnic group of southwestern Nigeria. The name is a combination of two words from the Yoruba language - "Ade," meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "Yemo," meaning "to be respected" or "venerated." Together, the name can be interpreted as "a respected crown" or "revered royalty."

The earliest records of the name Adeyemo can be traced back to the 16th century, when the Yoruba kingdoms of Oyo and Ilorin were prominent in the region. During this time, the name was likely associated with individuals of noble or royal descent within these kingdoms.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Adeyemo Alawiye, a prominent chief and military leader in the Oyo Empire during the late 17th century. He played a significant role in the expansion and defense of the empire's territories.

In the 19th century, the name Adeyemo gained wider recognition with the rise of Adeyemo Alakija, a wealthy and influential merchant from Lagos. Alakija was instrumental in establishing trade routes and fostering economic development in the region.

Another notable figure was Adeyemo Ademiluyi, a prominent lawyer and judge who served in the Nigerian legal system during the early 20th century. He was known for his advocacy for human rights and judicial reforms.

More recently, Adeyemo Olusegun was a Nigerian diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the late 1990s. He played a crucial role in shaping Nigeria's foreign policy during a period of democratic transition.

It is also worth mentioning Adeyemo Olajide, a renowned Nigerian writer and academic who has authored several books on African literature and cultural studies. His works have been widely acclaimed and have contributed to the preservation and promotion of Yoruba cultural heritage.

Throughout its history, the surname Adeyemo has been associated with individuals of significant influence and achievement within the Yoruba community and Nigerian society as a whole. While its origins can be traced back to the noble and royal lineages of the past, the name has transcended these roots and continues to be respected and revered across various spheres of life.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Adeyemo surname: questions and answers

How common is the Adeyemo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 369 in 2016. That gives Adeyemo a modern rank of #12,617.

What does the Adeyemo surname mean?

One crowned with honor and royalty, or one who wears the crown.

What does the Adeyemo map show?

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