ODEYEMI

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Odeyemi Odeyemi is a surname of Nigerian Yoruba origin that is also present in the United Kingdom due to historical ties between the two countries. The name "Odeyemi" is believed to have originated from the Yoruba language, with "Ode" meaning "crown" and "Yemi" signifying "I inherit this".

Those bearing the surname Odeyemi may be descendants of royalty or individuals with noble lineage within Yoruba society. In the UK, the surname is often found in communities with Nigerian heritage, reflecting the rich cultural diversity present in British society.

The Odeyemi surname carries with it a sense of heritage, tradition, and possibly a connection to historical chieftaincy in Yorubaland. It is a reminder of the diasporic nature of many British families and the cultural exchanges that have shaped the country over the years.

There are approximately 347 people named Odeyemi in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Odeyemi.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Babatunde
Enitan
Folarin
Isaac
John
Kunle
Michael
Olu
Paul
Samson
Samuel

Female

Adeola
Elizabeth
Florence
Helen
Joyce
Modupe
Ola
Olubukola
Pauline
Stella