ADEYEMI
Adeyemi
Adeyemi is a Nigerian surname that is also present in the British Isles, particularly in urban areas with significant Nigerian communities.
The surname Adeyemi is of Yoruba origin, a major ethnic group in Nigeria, and it means "the crown befits me" in the Yoruba language. It is a common surname in Nigeria and is often associated with royalty or nobility.
In the UK, individuals with the surname Adeyemi are often part of the vibrant Nigerian diaspora community. They have made significant contributions to various fields, including business, politics, academia, and the arts. The name may also be found amongst British-born individuals with Nigerian heritage, reflecting the multicultural fabric of modern Britain.
As with many surnames of Nigerian origin, Adeyemi signifies a heritage rich in culture, tradition, and history. It serves as a reminder of the diverse and interconnected world in which we live.
There are approximately 2,222 people named Adeyemi in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,858th most common surname in Britain. Around 34 in a million people in Britain are named Adeyemi.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adebayo
- Adedayo
- Ademola
- Adewale
- Adewumi
- Babatunde
- David
- Elijah
- Emmanuel
- Julius
- Michael
- Samuel
- Taiwo
Female
- Adenike
- Adeola
- Adewumi
- Elizabeth
- Esther
- Janet
- Kehinde
- Mary
- Olufunmilayo
- Temitope
- Titilayo