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UK surname

Banjoko

An Nigerian surname possibly derived from the Yoruba phrase "ban ni oko" meaning "to come and meet" or "to come to the farm."

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Banjoko is 168 in 2009. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

143

2016, ranked #24,505

Peak year

2009

168 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.

Banjoko surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Banjoko surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Banjoko 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 52 #32,444
1998 modern 59 #32,027
1999 modern 58 #32,268
2000 modern 68 #31,380
2001 modern 61 #31,891
2002 modern 78 #30,601
2003 modern 80 #30,425
2004 modern 101 #27,813
2005 modern 120 #25,066
2006 modern 125 #24,611
2007 modern 146 #22,596
2008 modern 163 #21,238
2009 modern 168 #21,290
2010 modern 166 #21,941
2011 modern 153 #22,996
2012 modern 137 #24,731
2013 modern 130 #26,074
2014 modern 143 #24,621
2015 modern 139 #24,956
2016 modern 143 #24,505

Geography

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Where Banjokos 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 Lambeth, 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 Lambeth 036 Lambeth
2 Barnet 032 Barnet
3 Greenwich 001 Greenwich
4 Barnet 024 Barnet
5 Greenwich 003 Greenwich

Forenames

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First names often paired with Banjoko

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Banjoko

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

Banjoko 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

Banjoko 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 Banjoko 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Black - African

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

Meaning and origin of Banjoko

The surname Banjoko is of Nigerian origin, specifically from the Yoruba ethnic group in the southwestern region of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th or 17th century.

Banjoko is derived from the combination of two Yoruba words: "Anja," meaning "warrior" or "valiant," and "Oko," meaning "husband" or "man." The name likely originated as a descriptive term for a brave or courageous man or warrior, possibly a title bestowed upon a distinguished individual or a prominent family within the Yoruba community.

While there are no specific historical references or appearances in ancient manuscripts, the name's linguistic roots suggest a long-standing presence within the Yoruba culture. Its earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the 18th and 19th centuries, when Yoruba communities flourished within the present-day states of Ogun, Oyo, and Lagos.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Banjoko was Adebambo Banjoko, a prominent farmer and community leader in the town of Ijebu-Ode during the late 18th century. Another notable figure was Oluwole Banjoko, a skilled woodcarver and artisan from Abeokuta, who lived in the mid-19th century and contributed to the region's vibrant artistic traditions.

In the 20th century, several individuals with the Banjoko surname achieved recognition. Adeyinka Banjoko (1920-2002) was a respected educator and administrator who played a pivotal role in the development of Nigeria's educational system. Oladayo Banjoko (1938-2018) was a renowned musician and composer, known for his contributions to the popularization of traditional Yoruba music.

Another notable figure was Adebola Banjoko (1945-2010), a prominent lawyer and human rights activist who advocated for the rule of law and democratic principles in Nigeria. Her legal expertise and dedication to social justice earned her widespread respect and recognition.

The Banjoko surname has also been carried by several accomplished academics and professionals, such as Olufunmilayo Banjoko, a distinguished professor of linguistics at the University of Lagos, and Babatunde Banjoko, a renowned architect and urban planner who has worked on numerous high-profile projects in Nigeria and abroad.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Banjoko surname: questions and answers

How common is the Banjoko surname today?

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

What does the Banjoko surname mean?

An Nigerian surname possibly derived from the Yoruba phrase "ban ni oko" meaning "to come and meet" or "to come to the farm."

What does the Banjoko map show?

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