ALAO
Alao
Alao is a British surname of Nigerian Yoruba origin. It is derived from the Yoruba word "Alaọ" meaning "we have wealth" or "wealth has arrived." The surname Alao is found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria and has been carried by individuals who migrated to the United Kingdom and other parts of the world.
The surname Alao is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom, but its presence reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the British population. Individuals bearing the surname Alao may have inherited it from their Nigerian ancestors or acquired it through marriage or other means.
The name Alao carries a sense of prosperity and abundance, symbolising the wealth and blessings that are believed to have arrived with the individual or family bearing the name.
As with many surnames of African origin in the United Kingdom, the name Alao represents the rich tapestry of cultures and histories that have contributed to the multicultural society of Britain. It serves as a reminder of the connections between different parts of the world and the shared experiences of humanity across borders and generations.
There are approximately 472 people named Alao in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Alao.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ade
- Adeyemi
- Anthony
- Babatunde
- Bamidele
- Benjamin
- Charles
- David
- Emmanuel
- Olu
- Oluwaseun
- Stephen
Female
- Abiola
- Adele
- Aminata
- Clare
- Grace
- Hajar
- Mary
- Toyin
- Victoria
- Yetunde