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

Akoto, 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 Akoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Akoto in America

Akoto is the 62714th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Akoto surname appeared 319 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 Akoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Akoto 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 Akoto

The surname AKOTO is of West African origin, specifically from the Akan people of Ghana. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century, when the Akan kingdoms were at their peak in what is now modern-day Ghana and Ivory Coast.

AKOTO is derived from the Akan word "koto," which means "battle" or "war." It is likely that the name was initially given to individuals who had distinguished themselves in battles or had a reputation as skilled warriors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AKOTO can be found in the oral traditions and folktales of the Akan people, which were passed down from generation to generation. These stories often featured characters with the name AKOTO, depicting them as brave and fearless warriors.

In the 15th century, during the height of the Ashanti Empire, a notable figure named Akoto Ayew (c. 1450-1520) was a prominent military leader and advisor to the Ashanti king. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the empire through his strategic military campaigns.

Another historical figure with the surname AKOTO was Akoto Bamfo (c. 1620-1690), a renowned trader and diplomat who facilitated trade relations between the Akan kingdoms and European merchants along the West African coast. His efforts helped establish economic ties and cultural exchange between the two regions.

In the late 18th century, Akoto Ampim (1760-1835) was a respected chief and elder statesman in the Ashanti kingdom. He was known for his wisdom and diplomacy in resolving conflicts and maintaining peace among the various Akan tribes.

During the colonial era in the 19th century, Akoto Yaw (1825-1901) was a prominent figure in the resistance against British colonial rule. He organized and led several uprisings against the British forces, earning him a reputation as a fearless warrior and defender of Akan sovereignty.

Another notable figure with the surname AKOTO was Akoto Addo (1890-1965), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Ghana. She established several schools and worked tirelessly to promote education and empowerment for girls and women in her community.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Akoto

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

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

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