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

Agyekum, 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 Agyekum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agyekum in America

Agyekum is the 60347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agyekum surname appeared 334 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 Agyekum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Agyekum 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 Agyekum

The surname "AGYEKUM" has its origins in the Akan language spoken by the Akans, an ethnic group found in Ghana and the Ivory Coast. The name derives from the Akan words "agye" meaning "bush" or "forest," and "kum" meaning "great" or "mighty." Thus, the name can be translated to mean "great bush" or "mighty forest."

This surname traces its roots back to the Ashanti Kingdom, one of the most influential and powerful empires in West Africa during the 17th to 19th centuries. The Ashanti people, a subgroup of the Akans, played a significant role in the region's history, and their language and culture have had a lasting impact.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "AGYEKUM" can be found in historical documents from the 18th century, such as royal court records and trade documents. These records often mentioned individuals with this surname who held positions of authority or were involved in trade and commerce.

One notable figure bearing the surname "AGYEKUM" was Nana Agyekum, a chief of the Ashanti people in the late 18th century. He was known for his leadership during a period of conflict between the Ashanti Kingdom and the British colonial forces.

Another historical figure with this surname was Kwame Agyekum, a renowned Akan scholar and linguist who lived in the early 20th century. He made significant contributions to the study and preservation of the Akan language and culture.

In the 19th century, the surname "AGYEKUM" appeared in various records related to the Ashanti-British War, also known as the Anglo-Ashanti Wars. Several individuals with this surname were mentioned as soldiers, advisors, or diplomats involved in the conflict.

The surname "AGYEKUM" has also been associated with certain place names in Ghana, such as Agyekum-Krom and Agyekum-Nkwanta, which are villages or towns that may have been named after individuals bearing this surname.

Over time, the surname "AGYEKUM" has spread beyond the Ashanti region and can now be found among Akan communities in different parts of Ghana and the Ivory Coast. It continues to be a proud representation of the Akan cultural heritage and its rich history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agyekum

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

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

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