UK surname

Ajose

From the Yoruba people of Nigeria, meaning "one who wakes up with wealth" or "one who is blessed with riches."

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ajose is 157 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

123

2016, ranked #27,115

Peak year

2010

157 bearers

Map years

2006 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 123 in 2016, ranked #27,115.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Map

Ajose surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ajose surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Ajose 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	80	#29,554
1998	modern	83	#29,638
1999	modern	90	#29,056
2000	modern	97	#28,142
2001	modern	102	#27,093
2002	modern	114	#25,886
2003	modern	119	#25,026
2004	modern	117	#25,448
2005	modern	129	#23,963
2006	modern	133	#23,711
2007	modern	135	#23,824
2008	modern	135	#24,123
2009	modern	139	#24,161
2010	modern	157	#22,800
2011	modern	157	#22,574
2012	modern	144	#23,902
2013	modern	137	#25,149
2014	modern	135	#25,581
2015	modern	120	#27,561
2016	modern	123	#27,115

Geography

Where Ajoses 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, Barnet and Greenwich. 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	Barnet 014	Barnet
3	Southwark 015	Southwark
4	Greenwich 005	Greenwich
5	Southwark 027	Southwark

Forenames

First names often paired with Ajose

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Olamide Kehinde Ola Sophie Kemi Adenike Esther Hannah Olabisi Oluwayemisi

Recent male names

Emmanuel Taiwo Michael Olufemi Peter Abayomi Joshua Adewale Elijah Tunde

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Ajose

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

Ajose 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

Ajose 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Ajose

The surname Ajose is of West African origin, specifically from the Yoruba people of present-day Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged in the 16th or 17th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire, which was centered in what is now southwestern Nigeria.

The name Ajose is derived from the Yoruba words "Ajo" meaning "wealth" or "prosperity," and "se" meaning "to acquire" or "to obtain." Thus, Ajose can be interpreted as "one who acquires wealth" or "prosperous one." This name likely originated as a descriptive name or a nickname given to individuals who were successful in trade or business ventures.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ajose can be found in historical documents and records from the Oyo Empire, such as court records, census records, and trade records. While no specific individuals with this surname have been identified in ancient manuscripts or chronicles, the name's presence in these records suggests its widespread use among the Yoruba people during that era.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Ajose was Ajayi Ajose, a prominent Yoruba trader who lived in the late 18th century. He was known for his successful trading endeavors and was said to have amassed considerable wealth through his business ventures.

Another notable figure with the surname Ajose was Olayinka Ajose, a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in the early 20th century. Born in 1885, she was among the first Yoruba women to receive formal education and played a significant role in promoting education and empowerment for women in her community.

In the mid-20th century, Adebayo Ajose gained recognition as a pioneering Nigerian artist whose works captured the vibrant cultural traditions and daily life of the Yoruba people. His paintings and sculptures were widely acclaimed and are now part of various art collections around the world.

Olusegun Ajose, born in 1932, was a respected Nigerian physician and public health advocate. He dedicated his career to improving healthcare access and education, particularly in rural areas, and was instrumental in establishing several health initiatives and programs.

Lastly, Olufunmilayo Ajose, born in 1962, is a renowned Nigerian writer and literary scholar. She has authored several novels and academic works that explore themes of identity, culture, and socio-political issues within the context of contemporary Nigerian society.

The surname Ajose, with its roots in the Yoruba culture and language, has a rich history that spans centuries. While its exact origin may be difficult to pinpoint, the name's association with wealth, prosperity, and success continues to resonate with those who bear it today.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Ajose surname: questions and answers

How common is the Ajose surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 123 in 2016. That gives Ajose a modern rank of #27,115.

What does the Ajose surname mean?