OLADIPO
Oladipo
Oladipo is a British surname of Nigerian origin, specifically from the Yoruba ethnic group in Nigeria. It is a compound Yoruba name, with "Ola" meaning "wealth" or "honour" and "Dipo" meaning "to emerge." The Oladipo surname is believed to have originated from the Yoruba people who migrated to the United Kingdom and other parts of the world.
The Oladipo surname is relatively rare in the British context, reflecting the immigration patterns of Nigerians to the UK in the 20th and 21st centuries. Those who bear the surname often have roots tracing back to Nigeria, where it is a common and prestigious name among the Yoruba people.
Famous individuals with the surname Oladipo include athletes, professionals, and academics who have made significant contributions in their respective fields. The Oladipo surname carries a sense of heritage, identity, and pride among those who bear it, serving as a reminder of their Nigerian roots and cultural heritage.
There are approximately 519 people named Oladipo in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Oladipo.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abiodun
- Emmanuel
- Kayode
- Kunle
- Michael
- Olalekan
- Olawale
- Olusola
- Taiwo
- Tomi
Female
- Abimbola
- Aminat
- Claire
- Damilola
- Elizabeth
- Esther
- Helen
- Ruth
- Stella
- Temitope