ILORI
Ilori
Ilori is a surname that originated in Nigeria, particularly among the Yoruba ethnic group. However, it is also found amongst the Nigerian diaspora and has gained some prominence in the United Kingdom.
The surname Ilori has a historical significance, with roots in the Yoruba culture, known for its rich heritage and traditions. In the UK, individuals bearing the surname Ilori are often descendants of Nigerian immigrants who have settled in the country over the past few decades.
The name Ilori may have various meanings in the Yoruba language, reflecting the importance of names and their meanings in Yoruba culture. It is not uncommon for names in Yoruba culture to hold significant meanings that reflect the circumstances surrounding a child's birth or the family's aspirations for the child's future.
Individuals with the surname Ilori have contributed to various fields in the UK, including education, politics, business, and the arts. Some notable figures with the surname Ilori have made significant achievements and have become known in their respective fields, contributing to the rich tapestry of British society.
As with many surnames, the name Ilori carries with it a sense of identity and belonging for those who bear it, connecting them to their Nigerian and Yoruba roots while also embracing their British heritage.
There are approximately 347 people named Ilori in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Ilori.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adedeji
- Bosun
- David
- Emmanuel
- Julius
- Michael
- Olawale
- Olufemi
- Olugbenga
- Samuel
- Sunny
Female
- Abimbola
- Grace
- Kemi
- Lyndsay
- Margaret
- Muriel
- Olabisi
- Sarah
- Temitope
- Yetunde