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UK surname

Jinadu

A Nigerian Yoruba surname meaning "wealth is inside the home".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jinadu is 176 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

176

2016, ranked #21,298

Peak year

2016

176 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 176 in 2016, ranked #21,298.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Jinadu surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jinadu surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jinadu 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 79 #29,672
1998 modern 86 #29,343
1999 modern 78 #30,327
2000 modern 84 #29,706
2001 modern 85 #29,396
2002 modern 103 #27,443
2003 modern 109 #26,361
2004 modern 108 #26,741
2005 modern 136 #23,205
2006 modern 146 #22,320
2007 modern 162 #21,115
2008 modern 169 #20,745
2009 modern 175 #20,707
2010 modern 173 #21,327
2011 modern 155 #22,790
2012 modern 161 #22,157
2013 modern 175 #21,320
2014 modern 173 #21,639
2015 modern 167 #22,066
2016 modern 176 #21,298

Geography

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Where Jinadus 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 Bexley, Southwark and Kensington and Chelsea. 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 Bexley 002 Bexley
2 Bexley 001 Bexley
3 Southwark 017 Southwark
4 Kensington and Chelsea 001 Kensington and Chelsea
5 Southwark 004 Southwark

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jinadu

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jinadu

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

Jinadu 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

Jinadu 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jinadu is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Jinadu, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Jinadu

The surname JINADU originates from the Yoruba ethnic group in southwestern Nigeria, dating back several centuries. It is derived from the Yoruba words "jin" meaning "to walk" or "to travel," and "adu" meaning "the crown" or "the top." Consequently, the name JINADU is believed to signify "one who walks with the crown" or "one who travels with the crown."

The earliest documented instances of the JINADU surname can be traced back to the 16th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire, one of the most influential Yoruba kingdoms in West Africa. Records from this period indicate that the name was associated with individuals of high social status, possibly nobles or members of the royal court.

In the 19th century, during the era of British colonial rule in Nigeria, several prominent JINADU figures emerged. One notable example is Adeyemi JINADU (1830-1905), a respected chief and leader in the city of Ibadan, who played a significant role in mediating disputes between the Yoruba people and the British authorities.

Another historically significant individual bearing the JINADU surname was Olufemi JINADU (1876-1942), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Oyo. He was renowned for his contributions to education and community development, establishing several schools and supporting various charitable initiatives.

The JINADU name has also been associated with academia and intellectual pursuits. Bamidele JINADU (1925-2008) was a distinguished Nigerian academic and political scientist, known for his influential writings on African politics and governance. He served as a professor at several universities, including the University of Ibadan and the University of Lagos.

In the realm of sports, Adebayo JINADU (1958-2022) was a renowned Nigerian sprinter and Olympian, representing his country in the 1980 and 1984 Olympic Games. He held national records in various sprint events and was celebrated for his athletic achievements.

While the JINADU surname is predominantly found in Nigeria and among the Yoruba diaspora, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom, where Yoruba communities have established themselves over the years.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Jinadu surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jinadu surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 176 in 2016. That gives Jinadu a modern rank of #21,298.

What does the Jinadu surname mean?

A Nigerian Yoruba surname meaning "wealth is inside the home".

What does the Jinadu map show?

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