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

Agbisit, 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 Agbisit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agbisit in America

Agbisit is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agbisit surname appeared 101 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 Agbisit.

The history of the last name Agbisit

The surname "AGBISIT" originates from the Akan people of West Africa, particularly in present-day Ghana. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century when European explorers and traders began interacting with the coastal Akan communities.

The name "AGBISIT" is derived from the Akan words "agbo" meaning "farm" and "sit" meaning "to clear or prepare." Thus, the name likely referred to someone whose occupation involved clearing land for farming or perhaps a skilled farmer who prepared and maintained agricultural lands.

Historical records from the European trading posts along the Gold Coast (modern-day Ghana) mention individuals with variations of the name, such as "Agbosit" or "Agbosiit," indicating the name's long-standing presence in the region.

One of the earliest documented references to the name "AGBISIT" is found in the records of the Dutch West India Company, which operated a trading post in Elmina, Ghana, in the late 17th century. The records mention an Akan trader named Kwame AGBISIT, who facilitated the exchange of gold and other goods between the local communities and the Dutch traders.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Ama AGBISIT is recorded as a respected elder and advisor to the Asante Kingdom, one of the most powerful Akan states at the time. Her wisdom and counsel were highly valued by the Asantehene (ruler) during important decisions and negotiations.

During the colonial era, the name "AGBISIT" appeared in various administrative records and documents maintained by the British colonial authorities in the Gold Coast. Notable individuals included Kwadwo AGBISIT, a respected farmer and community leader in the Akuapem region in the late 19th century, and Akua AGBISIT, a skilled weaver and trader who played a significant role in the local economy during the same period.

In the early 20th century, Yaw AGBISIT was a prominent figure in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, serving as a minister and advocate for education in various communities across the Gold Coast. His efforts contributed to the establishment of several schools and the promotion of literacy in the region.

While the name "AGBISIT" has its roots in Ghana and the Akan people, it has since spread and can be found among individuals of Ghanaian descent living in various parts of the world, carrying on the legacy of their African heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agbisit

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

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 Agbisit 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.

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

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