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UK surname

Ayorinde

A Yoruba surname translating to "Arrival/Born on the day of celebration".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ayorinde is 103 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

103

2016, ranked #30,515

Peak year

2016

103 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 103 in 2016, ranked #30,515.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Ayorinde surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ayorinde surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ayorinde 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 31 #34,582
1998 modern 33 #34,532
1999 modern 38 #34,142
2000 modern 37 #34,217
2001 modern 39 #33,923
2002 modern 44 #33,790
2003 modern 47 #33,619
2004 modern 55 #33,154
2005 modern 67 #32,196
2006 modern 78 #31,385
2007 modern 77 #31,856
2008 modern 85 #31,247
2009 modern 90 #31,094
2010 modern 100 #30,225
2011 modern 86 #32,006
2012 modern 92 #31,528
2013 modern 96 #31,381
2014 modern 101 #30,855
2015 modern 98 #31,342
2016 modern 103 #30,515

Geography

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Where Ayorindes 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 and Lewisham. 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 022 Southwark
2 Greenwich 011 Greenwich
3 Southwark 016 Southwark
4 Lewisham 017 Lewisham
5 Southwark 021 Southwark

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ayorinde

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Ayorinde

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

Ayorinde 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

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

Meaning and origin of Ayorinde

The surname Ayorinde is of Nigerian origin, originating from the Yoruba ethnic group in the southwestern part of the country. It likely emerged during the 15th or 16th century, around the time when many Yoruba city-states were established.

Ayorinde is a compound word derived from the Yoruba language. The first part, "Ayo," means "joy" or "happiness," while the second part, "rinde," means "to walk" or "to travel." Together, the name can be interpreted as "one who walks or travels with joy or happiness."

Historical records mentioning the surname Ayorinde are scarce, as written documentation in the Yoruba language was limited until the arrival of Christian missionaries in the 19th century. However, it is believed that the name may have been associated with individuals who traveled extensively for trade or other purposes, reflecting the joy and happiness they derived from their journeys.

One of the earliest documented examples of the name Ayorinde can be found in the records of the Oyo Empire, a prominent Yoruba empire that existed between the 16th and 19th centuries. Several individuals bearing the name Ayorinde are mentioned in oral histories and traditions passed down from this period.

A notable figure with the surname Ayorinde was Chief Ayorinde Akinloye (1890-1968), a respected traditional ruler and chief in the town of Ibadan, Nigeria. He played a significant role in preserving Yoruba culture and traditions during the colonial era.

Another individual of historical significance was Reverend Samuel Ayorinde (1842-1914), a pioneering Christian missionary and translator who contributed to the translation of the Bible into the Yoruba language. His efforts played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity among the Yoruba people.

In the field of literature, Adebayo Ayorinde (1924-2008) was a renowned Nigerian playwright and poet. His works, such as "The Incident at Aluyo" and "Eso Olumo," explored themes of Nigerian culture and identity.

Olumide Ayorinde (born 1974) is a contemporary Nigerian actor and filmmaker who has starred in several Nollywood (Nigerian film industry) productions and international films, including "Shooting Clerks" and "The Cursed Ones."

Throughout history, the surname Ayorinde has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including traditional rulers, religious figures, writers, and entertainers. While the exact origins and early history of the name may be obscured by time, it remains a proud part of Yoruba cultural heritage and Nigerian identity.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Ayorinde surname: questions and answers

How common is the Ayorinde surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 103 in 2016. That gives Ayorinde a modern rank of #30,515.

What does the Ayorinde surname mean?

A Yoruba surname translating to "Arrival/Born on the day of celebration".

What does the Ayorinde map show?

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