Explore the Family Name Akinyemi
The meaning of Akinyemi
West African (Nigeria): from the Yoruba personal name Akínye̩mí, from akin ye̩ mí ‘valor suits me’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Akinyemi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Akinyemi' has significantly risen between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Akinyemi was ranked 83,618 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had jumped to a ranking of 52,267 - an upward shift of 37.49%. The count of the surname also saw a major increase during this period, moving from 209 to 397, representing an almost 90% rise. The proportion of Akinyemis per 100,000 people also grew by 62.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #52,267 | 37.49% |
| Count | 209 | 397 | 89.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.13 | 62.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Akinyemi
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Akinyemi identify as Black. This group increased slightly from 91.39% in 2000 to 95.97% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races experienced a significant decrease, dropping from 5.74% in 2000 to just 1.26% in 2010. There was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation for this surname in either year. Interestingly, there is a small percentage (1.76%) who identified as White in 2010, despite no recorded representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91.39% | 95.97% | 5.01% |
| White | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.74% | 1.26% | -78.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |