OMONIYI
Omoniyi
Omoniyi is a British surname of Nigerian Yoruba origin. The name is commonly found among Yoruba-speaking people and is often passed down through generations as a family name. Individuals with the surname Omoniyi can trace their ancestry to the Yoruba cultural group, which resides primarily in southwestern Nigeria.
The surname Omoniyi likely derives from the Yoruba language, where "Omo" means "child" and "niyi" can be translated as "this is honourable" or "this is prestigious". Therefore, the surname conveys a sense of pride and honour associated with the family lineage.
As with many Nigerian surnames, the name Omoniyi holds significant cultural and familial importance. It serves as a marker of identity and heritage, connecting individuals to their Yoruba roots. In British society, individuals carrying the surname Omoniyi may use it to express their cultural background and maintain a sense of connection to their Nigerian ancestry.
While the surname itself may not have a long history within British genealogy, its roots in Yoruba culture and its significance to those who bear it make it an important part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 225 people named Omoniyi in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Omoniyi.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adewale
- Ayodeji
- Babatunde
- Elijah
- Henry
- Joseph
- Kayode
- Olatunbosun
- Olu
- Samuel
Female
- Abimbola
- Abiola
- Elizabeth
- Esther
- Helen
- Julia
- Nene
- Oluwatosin
- Toyin
- Yvonne