UK surname

Komolafe

A Yoruba surname signifying "wealth comes after trouble".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Komolafe is 208 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

202

2016, ranked #19,475

Peak year

2014

208 bearers

Map years

2006 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 202 in 2016, ranked #19,475.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Map

Komolafe surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Komolafe surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Komolafe 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	74	#30,218
1998	modern	82	#29,754
1999	modern	88	#29,287
2000	modern	90	#29,068
2001	modern	95	#28,101
2002	modern	113	#26,024
2003	modern	138	#22,823
2004	modern	147	#22,094
2005	modern	166	#20,379
2006	modern	175	#19,850
2007	modern	180	#19,745
2008	modern	188	#19,387
2009	modern	202	#18,896
2010	modern	206	#19,066
2011	modern	196	#19,538
2012	modern	190	#19,864
2013	modern	199	#19,584
2014	modern	208	#19,194
2015	modern	202	#19,433
2016	modern	202	#19,475

Geography

Where Komolafes 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, Woodlands, Greenwich, Croydon and Camden. 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 023	Southwark
2	Woodlands	Glasgow City
3	Greenwich 011	Greenwich
4	Croydon 006	Croydon
5	Camden 022	Camden

Forenames

First names often paired with Komolafe

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Kehinde Elizabeth Olukemi Deborah Titilayo Temitope Grace Eniola Oluyemisi Florence

Recent male names

Peter Olufemi Michael Samuel Emmanuel John Maurice Daniel Olusegun Ayodeji

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Komolafe

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

Komolafe 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

Komolafe 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Komolafe

The surname "KOMOLAFE" is of Yoruba origin, originating from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. The name is believed to have emerged in the late 15th or early 16th century during the height of the Oyo Empire, one of the most powerful Yoruba kingdoms in the region.

The name "KOMOLAFE" is derived from the combination of two Yoruba words: "omo" meaning "child" and "olafe" meaning "wealth" or "prosperity." Collectively, the name can be interpreted as "a child of wealth" or "a prosperous child." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon children born into affluent or influential families within the Yoruba society.

Historically, the earliest known record of the surname "KOMOLAFE" can be traced back to the 17th century, when it appeared in various written accounts and chronicles of the Oyo Empire. During this period, the name was often associated with prominent families or individuals who held significant social or political standing within the Yoruba communities.

One notable figure bearing the surname "KOMOLAFE" was Alaafin Komolafe, who ruled over the Oyo Empire in the mid-18th century. His reign was marked by territorial expansion and the consolidation of power within the empire. Another individual of historical significance was Komolafe Akinsanya, a respected Yoruba scholar and philosopher who lived in the late 18th century and made significant contributions to the preservation of Yoruba cultural traditions.

In the 19th century, the name "KOMOLAFE" gained further recognition with the emergence of Komolafe Ogunlesi, a prominent Yoruba chief and landowner who played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and land agreements with the British colonial authorities. His influence and wealth solidified the association of the name with prosperity and affluence.

Another notable figure was Komolafe Adebayo, a prominent Yoruba merchant and businessman who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His successful trading ventures and entrepreneurial endeavors further cemented the connection between the surname "KOMOLAFE" and economic prosperity.

During the 20th century, the name "KOMOLAFE" continued to be associated with individuals of influence and achievement. One such person was Komolafe Bamigboye, a renowned Yoruba academic and scholar who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of Yoruba language and literature.

While the surname "KOMOLAFE" has its roots in the Yoruba culture of southwestern Nigeria, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical origins and connections to wealth, prosperity, and influence within the Yoruba society remain a significant part of its legacy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Komolafe surname: questions and answers

How common is the Komolafe surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 202 in 2016. That gives Komolafe a modern rank of #19,475.

What does the Komolafe surname mean?

A Yoruba surname signifying "wealth comes after trouble".

What does the Komolafe map show?

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