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

Ackah, 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 Ackah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ackah in America

Ackah is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ackah surname appeared 204 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 Ackah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ackah 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 Ackah

The surname "ACKAH" has its origins in the West African country of Ghana. It is believed to have emerged in the late 17th century among the Akan people, one of the dominant ethnic groups in Ghana. The name "ACKAH" is derived from the Akan word "akoa," which means "born on Wednesday."

In traditional Akan culture, children were often given names based on the day of the week they were born. These "day names" were an important part of their identity and were closely tied to their personal history and lineage. The name "ACKAH" likely originated as a variation of the day name "Akoa" and eventually became a surname passed down through generations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "ACKAH" can be found in the writings of British colonists and missionaries who visited the region in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These accounts often mention individuals with the surname "ACKAH" as they interacted with local communities and documented their observations.

A notable figure who bore the name "ACKAH" was Kwame Ackah, a prominent Ghanaian educator and writer who lived from 1888 to 1963. He played a significant role in establishing and promoting education in Ghana during the colonial period and wrote several influential works on Akan culture and language.

Another individual of historical significance with the surname "ACKAH" was Nana Ackah III, a powerful chief who ruled over the Akwamu kingdom in present-day Ghana during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He is remembered for his military prowess and his efforts to expand and strengthen the Akwamu kingdom.

In the 20th century, Kwasi Ackah was a prominent Ghanaian politician and diplomat who served as a member of parliament and held various ministerial positions in the government. He was also appointed as Ghana's ambassador to several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

Efua Ackah, born in 1924, was a renowned Ghanaian playwright, poet, and cultural activist. She was a pioneering figure in the development of modern Ghanaian literature and played a crucial role in preserving and promoting Akan cultural traditions through her writing and advocacy work.

While the surname "ACKAH" has its roots in Ghana and the Akan people, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of West Africa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ackah

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

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 Ackah 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 Ackah 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 Ackah was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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