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Jegede Surname Meaning

West African (Nigeria): Yoruba name from Jégédé literally ‘of slender stem and inconsiderable height’ (i.e. ‘weakly growing tree’) a traditional nickname for a boy or man whose personal name is Akínpè̩lú.

This name originates from Akín pè̩lú meaning ‘Akin joins or accompanies (me)’. It is noteworthy to compare this with the name Akinola.

Over time, the connection between the nickname and the personal name has become obscure.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Between 1995 and 2002, in the United States, Jegede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jegede in 1995 was 49, and 56 in 2002.

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