ODUNTAN

Also recorded as O'Duntan

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

Oduntan

Oduntan is a surname of Yoruba origin, predominantly found among the Yoruba-speaking people of Nigeria, West Africa. The name, Oduntan, is believed to have originated from the Yoruba language, with "Odu" meaning "struggling" or "working hard" and "ntan" often signifying "to champion" or "to be victorious".

This surname is not commonly found in Britain due to its specific Nigerian roots. However, in instances where individuals with the surname Oduntan reside in the UK, it is likely they have descended from Nigerian immigrants or have connections to Nigeria.

As with many surnames, the name Oduntan embodies a sense of history, culture, and identity, reflecting the heritage of the Yoruba people. Through the preservation and passing on of this surname through generations, individuals bearing the Oduntan name carry with them a connection to their Nigerian ancestry and a sense of pride in their family's lineage.

There are approximately 214 people named Oduntan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Oduntan.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Ayoola
Daniel
Emmanuel
James
Joseph
Lanre
Oluseyi
Stephen
Sunday
Taiwo

Female

Abidemi
Adetutu
Aminat
Beatrice
Funke
Kehinde
Kemi
Lara
Olufunke
Temitope