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

Akakpo, 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 Akakpo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Akakpo in America

Akakpo is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Akakpo surname appeared 193 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 Akakpo.

The history of the last name Akakpo

The surname AKAKPO originates from the West African nation of Togo. It is believed to have originated in the late 16th century among the Ewe people, an ethnic group native to the coastal regions of Togo, Ghana, and Benin. The name is thought to be derived from the Ewe word "akakpo," meaning "bush fowl" or "wild chicken."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the AKAKPO surname can be found in a 17th-century manuscript documenting the genealogies of prominent Ewe families. This manuscript, now housed in the National Archives of Togo, mentions an individual named Akakpo Agbovi, who was a respected elder and landowner in the village of Kpalimé.

In the 19th century, the AKAKPO name gained prominence with the birth of Akakpo Kuassi (1840-1912), a renowned Ewe trader and diplomat. Kuassi played a crucial role in facilitating trade between the Ewe people and European merchants, and is credited with helping to establish the first permanent European settlements in the region.

Another notable figure with the AKAKPO surname was Akakpo Ahyi (1876-1945), a pioneering Ewe educator and writer. Ahyi founded several schools in Togo and authored numerous works on Ewe culture and language, helping to preserve and promote the heritage of his people.

In the 20th century, the AKAKPO name gained international recognition with the rise of Akakpo Essuon (1910-1988), a celebrated Togolese artist and sculptor. Essuon's works, which often depicted scenes from Ewe daily life and mythology, are featured in museums and galleries around the world.

Another prominent individual bearing the AKAKPO surname was Akakpo Tsavou (1925-2001), a Togolese politician and diplomat. Tsavou served as Togo's ambassador to several countries, including France and the United States, and played a key role in shaping the country's foreign policy during the latter half of the 20th century.

While the AKAKPO name has its roots in the Ewe community of Togo, it has since spread to other parts of West Africa and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have migrated or established connections across the region and around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Akakpo

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

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

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