OGUNTADE
Oguntade
Oguntade is a British surname of West African origin, most commonly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The name "Oguntade" is derived from the Yoruba language, with "Ogun" referring to the Yoruba god of iron and warfare, and "tade" meaning "crown".
The surname Oguntade is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, often carried by individuals of Nigerian descent or those with ancestral ties to Nigeria. The migration of people from Nigeria to the UK, particularly in the 20th and 21st centuries, has contributed to the presence of the Oguntade surname in British records.
Notably, the Oguntade family has produced prominent individuals, including those who have excelled in various fields such as law, academia, business, and the arts. One of the most distinguished bearers of the Oguntade surname is His Excellency Justice Adesola Oguntade, a Nigerian jurist who served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and later as the High Commissioner of Nigeria to the United Kingdom.
The surname Oguntade carries with it a sense of history, heritage, and cultural significance, reflecting the rich tapestry of Nigerian traditions within the British diaspora. As a surname, Oguntade symbolises strength, leadership, and a connection to the Yoruba roots of its bearers.
There are approximately 170 people named Oguntade in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Oguntade.