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

Afful, 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 Afful surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Afful in America

Afful is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Afful surname appeared 207 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 Afful.

We can also compare 2010 data for Afful 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 Afful

The surname AFFUL originates from Ghana, a country located in West Africa. It is believed to have its roots in the Akan language, which is spoken by several ethnic groups in Ghana, including the Ashanti and Fante people.

The name AFFUL is derived from the Akan word "afu," which means "plenty" or "abundance." It is thought to have been given as a surname to individuals who came from families or communities known for their prosperity or fertile lands.

Records of the name AFFUL can be found in historical documents and manuscripts dating back to the late 17th century, when Ghana was known as the Gold Coast and was under British colonial rule. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name appear in colonial census records and land ownership documents.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname AFFUL was Kwame AFFUL, a prominent trader who lived in the coastal town of Elmina in the late 1600s. He was known for his successful business ventures and his involvement in local politics.

Another notable figure in Ghanaian history with the surname AFFUL was Nana Akua AFFUL, a respected queen mother of the Ashanti Kingdom in the early 19th century. She was renowned for her wisdom and her role in advising the Ashanti ruler during a period of conflict with British colonial forces.

In the late 19th century, a man named Kwabena AFFUL gained recognition as a skilled craftsman and woodcarver. His intricate works, often depicting scenes from Ghanaian culture and folklore, were highly sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts.

During the early 20th century, a prominent educator named Kwasi AFFUL played a significant role in establishing modern educational institutions in Ghana. He was instrumental in promoting education and literacy among the local population.

In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the surname AFFUL is Akwasi AFFUL, a former professional footballer who represented the Ghanaian national team and played for several clubs in Europe, including Feyenoord and Marseille.

Throughout its history, the surname AFFUL has been associated with various place names and regions within Ghana, such as Akropong, Kumasi, and Cape Coast, where families bearing this name have had strong roots and connections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Afful

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

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

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