AKINTOYE
Akintoye
The surname Akintoye is of Nigerian Yoruba origin, but can also be found in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world due to migration and the British colonial past. The name is often of aristocratic lineage in Nigeria, with a meaning that signifies bravery, "warrior brings joy" or "warrior fills the house with wealth".
In the context of the UK, individuals with the surname Akintoye may have ancestral ties to Nigeria or may be part of the diaspora community. The presence of the Akintoye surname in the British Isles is a testament to the multiculturalism and diversity of British society.
As with many surnames, Akintoye carries a rich history and cultural significance, reflecting the complex tapestry of human migration and interaction across different regions of the world.
There are approximately 213 people named Akintoye in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Akintoye.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adedayo
- Adekunle
- Alexander
- Michael
- Olaoluwa
- Olugbenga
- Olumide
- Oscar
- Paul
- Peter
- Samuel
Female
- Elizabeth
- Folake
- Grace
- Ifeoluwa
- Janet
- Lola
- Michelle
- Mojisola
- Oluwatoyin
- Victoria