ADEBANJO
Also recorded as Ade-Banjo
Adebanjo
The surname Adebanjo originates from the Yoruba ethnic group of Nigeria, West Africa. It is derived from the word "ade" which means "crown" and "banjo" which means "to weave or knit". As such, the name Adebanjo can be interpreted to mean "the crown weaver" or "weaving a crown".
The Adebanjo surname is common among the Yoruba people and is often given to individuals of royal or noble descent. Historically, the Adebanjo family may have held positions of authority or leadership within Yoruba society.
In more recent times, Adebanjo has become a popular surname among the Nigerian diaspora, particularly in the United Kingdom. Many individuals bearing the Adebanjo surname have made significant contributions to various fields, including academia, business, politics, and the arts.
The Adebanjo surname carries with it a sense of heritage, pride, and leadership, reflecting the rich cultural traditions of the Yoruba people. In British society, individuals with the surname Adebanjo continue to uphold their family name with honour and distinction.
There are approximately 519 people named Adebanjo in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Adebanjo.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abiodun
- Adebayo
- Adeniyi
- Adewale
- Anthony
- Bamidele
- Bola
- Edward
- Michael
- Olatunde
- Olu
- Samuel
- Taiwo
Female
- Abosede
- Adenike
- Dorcas
- Elizabeth
- Modupe
- Olubunmi
- Omolara
- Susan
- Toyin
- Yetunde