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

Allotey, 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 Allotey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Allotey in America

Allotey is the 66931st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Allotey surname appeared 295 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 Allotey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Allotey 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 Allotey

The surname ALLOTEY has its origins in Ghana, a country located in West Africa. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century, when Ghana was known as the Gold Coast and was a major trading hub for European merchants.

ALLOTEY is derived from the Akan language, spoken by various ethnic groups in Ghana, including the Ashanti and Fante people. The name is thought to have evolved from the Akan word "allotey," which means "seller" or "trader." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in commercial activities, perhaps as merchants or traders in the bustling markets of the Gold Coast.

Historical records from the 17th and 18th centuries mention individuals with the surname ALLOTEY, indicating its presence in the region during that time. One notable example is Nana Kwasi Allotey, a prominent chief who ruled over the Akuapem area in the late 18th century. His legacy is documented in various manuscripts and oral histories of the Akan people.

In the 19th century, the name ALLOTEY appears in colonial records, such as tax rolls and census data from the British administration in the Gold Coast. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Kofi Allotey, born in 1820, who was a successful trader and landowner in the Accra region.

Another notable figure was Nana Akua Allotey, a powerful queen mother and influential figure in the Akuapem state during the late 19th century. Her legacy is celebrated in traditional Akan folklore and storytelling.

The 20th century saw the name ALLOTEY gain wider recognition, with several prominent individuals bearing this surname. One such person was Joseph Wilmot Allotey, born in 1903, who served as a member of the Legislative Council of the Gold Coast and played a significant role in the country's independence movement.

Another notable figure was Kwasi Allotey, born in 1927, a renowned educator and scholar who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Akan language and culture.

Throughout history, the surname ALLOTEY has been associated with various professions, including traders, chiefs, politicians, and scholars, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Allotey

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

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

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