Find out how popular the last name Aboagye is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Aboagye.

Aboagye, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Aboagye surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aboagye in America

Aboagye is the 45026th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aboagye surname appeared 476 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aboagye.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aboagye to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Aboagye

The surname Aboagye originates from Ghana, a country located in West Africa. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century, derived from the Akan language spoken by various ethnic groups in Ghana, including the Ashanti people.

The name Aboagye is a combination of two Akan words: "abo" meaning "hunter" and "agye" meaning "great" or "mighty". Therefore, the surname Aboagye can be interpreted as "great hunter" or "mighty hunter". This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals who were skilled or renowned hunters within their communities.

Historical references to the name Aboagye can be found in various records and documents from the Ashanti Kingdom, which was a prominent empire in present-day Ghana from the late 17th to the late 19th century. Some of the earliest recorded examples of the name date back to the early 18th century.

One notable individual bearing the surname Aboagye was Nana Aboagye Panyin, a respected chief and warrior who lived in the late 18th century. He was known for his bravery and leadership during the Ashanti-British wars, where he fought to protect the Ashanti Kingdom from British colonization.

Another prominent figure with the surname Aboagye was Kwame Aboagye, a renowned Ghanaian playwright and author born in 1920. He was renowned for his works that explored themes of tradition, culture, and social change in Ghana. Some of his notable plays include "The Underdog" and "The Burden of Proof".

In the 19th century, there was a village called Aboagyekrom, which translates to "Aboagye's town" or "town of the Aboagyes". This village was located in the Ashanti region of Ghana and may have been named after a prominent figure or family bearing the Aboagye surname.

Yaa Aboagye was a respected queen mother and leader of the Ashanti people in the late 19th century. She played a significant role in the Ashanti resistance against British colonization and was known for her diplomatic skills and ability to navigate complex political situations.

Kwabena Aboagye, born in 1932, was a notable Ghanaian artist and sculptor. His works often depicted traditional Akan culture and helped preserve and promote Ghana's rich artistic heritage.

It is worth noting that the surname Aboagye is not exclusively found in Ghana, as it may have been adopted or adapted by individuals of Ghanaian descent living in other parts of the world, particularly in countries with historical ties to Ghana or West Africa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aboagye

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Aboagye.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Aboagye was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Aboagye has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Aboagye was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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