OSOBA
Osoba
Osoba is a British surname of Nigerian Yoruba origin. It is derived from the Yoruba word meaning "riches" or "wealth."
The Osoba family name is believed to have been brought to the United Kingdom by Nigerian immigrants in the 20th century. Those bearing the surname Osoba are predominantly found in regions with significant Nigerian-British communities, such as London, Birmingham, and Manchester.
Individuals with the surname Osoba have made notable contributions in various fields, including academia, business, politics, and the arts. The name carries a sense of pride and heritage, reflecting the rich cultural background of the Yoruba people.
In modern times, the Osoba surname serves as a link between Nigerian and British cultures, representing the diversity and multiculturalism that characterise contemporary British society.
There are approximately 197 people named Osoba in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Osoba.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abayomi
- Adebayo
- Anthony
- Augustine
- Ayodele
- Ayokunle
- Babafemi
- Ezekiel
- Gbenga
- John
- Michael
Female
- Adebisi
- Adenike
- Felicia
- Olayinka
- Olubunmi
- Sharon
- Stella
- Toyin
- Victoria
- Yinka