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

Aidoo, 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 Aidoo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aidoo in America

Aidoo is the 54055th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aidoo surname appeared 382 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 Aidoo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aidoo 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 Aidoo

The surname Aidoo originates from Ghana in West Africa, with its roots tracing back to the Akan people, one of the largest ethnic groups in the region. The name is believed to have derived from the Akan word "ado," which means "court" or "palace," suggesting a connection to royalty or nobility.

The earliest recorded instances of the Aidoo surname can be found in historical documents dating back to the 17th century, during the period of the Ashanti Empire, a powerful kingdom in present-day Ghana. The name appears in various forms, such as "Addo" and "Ado," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

One notable historical figure bearing the Aidoo name was Nana Aidoo Adom, a prominent chief and military leader of the Ashanti people in the late 18th century. He played a significant role in the resistance against British colonial expansion, leading his troops in several battles against the British forces.

In the literary world, Ama Ata Aidoo, born in 1942, is a renowned Ghanaian author and playwright. Her works, including novels such as "Our Sister Killjoy" and plays like "Anowa," have explored themes of feminism, cultural identity, and post-colonial experiences in Ghana and Africa.

Another prominent figure with the Aidoo surname is Kofi Aidoo, a Ghanaian diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ghana from 1981 to 1986. He played a crucial role in Ghana's foreign relations during a turbulent period in the country's history.

In the world of sports, Asamoah Aidoo, born in 1978, is a former Ghanaian football player who represented his country at the international level. He had a successful career playing for various clubs in Europe, including Bundesliga teams in Germany.

The Aidoo surname is also associated with certain place names in Ghana, such as Aidoo Town, a community located in the Central Region of the country. This connection to local geography further reinforces the name's deep roots in Ghanaian culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aidoo

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

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

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