Explore the Family Name Adesanya
The meaning of Adesanya
West African (Nigeria): from the Yoruba personal name Adésànyà, from adé san ìyà ‘the crown avenges my suffering’, with ‘crown’ understood as a metaphor for ‘child’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Adesanya in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Adesanya has seen a surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Adesanya was ranked 93,006th in terms of frequency and rose to 60,505th by 2010, an increase of approximately 34.95%. The count, or number of individuals with this surname, also saw significant growth, jumping from 183 people in 2000 to 333 in 2010—an 81.97% rise. Consequently, the proportion of people named Adesanya per 100k individuals also increased from 0.07 to 0.11 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,006 | #60,505 | 34.95% |
| Count | 183 | 333 | 81.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.11 | 57.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adesanya
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Adesanya, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked with the Black community. In 2000, around 97.27% of individuals with this surname identified as Black, which slightly decreased to 97.00% in 2010. The data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, White, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged from 2000 to 2010. Notably, there was a modest emergence of the Adesanya surname within the Hispanic community in 2010, accounting for 1.80% of the total, where no presence was recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 97.27% | 97% | -0.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |