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

Acquah, 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 Acquah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acquah in America

Acquah is the 43006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acquah surname appeared 503 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 Acquah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acquah 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 Acquah

The surname Acquah has its origins in Ghana, West Africa, and is believed to have emerged during the late 17th or early 18th century. It is derived from the Akan language, spoken by various ethnic groups in Ghana, including the Ashanti and Fante people. The name Acquah is thought to be a variation of the Akan word "akwa," which means "vessel" or "urn."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Acquah can be found in the archives of the British colonial administration in Ghana, then known as the Gold Coast. In the late 18th century, a man named Acquah Mensah is mentioned as a prominent trader and chief in the coastal region of Accra.

During the 19th century, the name Acquah became more widely documented in various historical records and documents related to the Gold Coast. One notable figure was Acquah Hayford, a successful merchant and landowner born in 1831 in Cape Coast. He was known for his extensive trading networks and his influential role in local affairs.

In the early 20th century, a remarkable individual named Acquah Larue (1890-1976) gained recognition as a pioneering Ghanaian educator and advocate for women's rights. She established one of the first schools for girls in Ghana and played a pivotal role in promoting access to education for women in the country.

Another prominent figure bearing the Acquah surname was Kwame Acquah (1915-1982), a renowned Ghanaian lawyer and politician. He served as a member of parliament and played a significant role in Ghana's struggle for independence from British colonial rule.

Historically, the name Acquah has also been associated with certain place names in Ghana, such as Acquah Town, a settlement in the Central Region. It is possible that some variations in spelling, such as Akwah or Akwa, may have existed in earlier times due to the influence of local dialects or regional differences.

Throughout its history, the surname Acquah has been carried by many individuals who have made valuable contributions to various fields, including education, business, law, and politics, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diversity of Ghana.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acquah

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

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

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