OMOLE
Omole
The surname Omole is of Yoruba origin, a prominent ethnic group in Nigeria, West Africa. The name "Omole" is derived from the Yoruba word "Omo" meaning child or descendant, and "Ole" which can be translated to wealth or riches. Therefore, the surname Omole can be interpreted to mean "child of wealth" or "descendant of a wealthy individual".
Over time, many individuals bearing the surname Omole have spread across the globe due to migration and diaspora. Some bearers may have settled in the United Kingdom, adopting the surname as a part of their heritage and identity.
Like many surnames, Omole may have variations in spelling or pronunciation depending on the region or individual family traditions. These variations could include Omola, Omoley, or Omolesi.
As with many surnames, the name Omole carries a sense of history, heritage, and identity for those who bear it. It serves as a link to one's ancestry and cultural roots, connecting individuals to their Yoruba heritage and the wider Nigerian diaspora.
There are approximately 294 people named Omole in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Omole.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adekunle
- Ademola
- Adeniyi
- John
- Kingsley
- Michael
- Olaniyi
- Olu
- Olufemi
- Olusola
- Oluwaseun
- Robert
- Victor
- Yinka
Female
- Adeola
- Bukola
- Comfort
- Grace
- Helen
- Mary
- Mercy
- Olubunmi
- Olutoyin
- Yemisi