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

Agyapong, 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 Agyapong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agyapong in America

Agyapong is the 57234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agyapong surname appeared 356 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 Agyapong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agyapong 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 Agyapong

The surname "AGYAPONG" originates from Ghana in West Africa. It is a name that has its roots in the Akan language, which is spoken by various ethnic groups including the Asante, Fante, and Akuapem. The name is believed to have emerged in the late 16th or early 17th century.

The name "AGYAPONG" is derived from the Akan words "agyapade" and "ohene," which together translate to "the king's messenger" or "the king's servant." This suggests that the name may have originated from individuals who served in important roles as messengers or attendants to the kings and rulers of the Akan kingdoms.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the writings of Dutch merchants and travelers who visited the Gold Coast (now Ghana) in the 17th and 18th centuries. These accounts mention individuals with the name "AGYAPONG" serving as interpreters, guides, and intermediaries between European traders and local rulers.

In the 19th century, the name appears in various historical records and documents related to the Asante Empire, which was a powerful kingdom that dominated much of present-day Ghana and parts of neighboring countries. Notable individuals with the surname "AGYAPONG" from this period include Nana Agyapong I, who was a prominent chief and advisor to the Asantehene (king) in the 1820s.

Another significant figure was Nana Agyapong II, who lived in the latter half of the 19th century and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations between the Asante and the British colonial authorities.

During the 20th century, the name "AGYAPONG" became more widespread as families and individuals migrated from various parts of Ghana to other regions and countries. One notable bearer of the name was Kwame Agyapong, a Ghanaian politician and diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to several nations in the 1960s and 1970s.

Another individual of note was Kofi Agyapong, a renowned Ghanaian artist and sculptor who gained international recognition for his intricate wood carvings depicting scenes from Akan culture and mythology. He lived from 1928 to 1992.

In more recent times, the name "AGYAPONG" has become associated with several prominent figures in Ghana's business and media circles, such as Kennedy Agyapong, a successful businessman and member of parliament known for his outspoken personality and controversial statements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agyapong

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

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

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