BANKOLE
Bankole
Bankole is a surname of Yoruba origin, commonly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria and the Yoruba diaspora. It is also seen as a surname among the Yoruba community in the UK, particularly in cities with significant Nigerian populations such as London, Birmingham, and Manchester.
The name "Bankole" has its roots in the Yoruba language, with "Banjo" or "Bankole" meaning "help me build my house" or "help me to build wealth." It is a traditional Yoruba name given to express the hope and desire for prosperity and assistance in one's endeavours.
Individuals bearing the surname Bankole often take pride in their Yoruba heritage and cultural identity. The name can serve as a connection to their roots and a symbol of their ancestral lineage.
Over the years, the Bankole surname has become more widely recognised beyond the Yoruba community, reflecting the increasing diversity and multiculturalism of British society. As a result, individuals with the surname Bankole contribute to the rich tapestry of names and identities in the United Kingdom.
In contemporary times, many individuals with the surname Bankole have made notable achievements in various fields, including academia, business, politics and the arts, further adding to the positive associations with the name.
There are approximately 748 people named Bankole in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,232nd most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Bankole.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abiodun
- Ademola
- Adewale
- Akintunde
- Joseph
- Lawrence
- Michael
- Olufemi
- Oluwagbenga
- Richard
- Samuel
Female
- Abiola
- Adeola
- Adesola
- Elizabeth
- Esther
- Modupe
- Ola
- Olubunmi
- Olufunmilayo
- Temitope
Similar and related surnames
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