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

Amartey, 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 Amartey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amartey in America

Amartey is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amartey surname appeared 119 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 Amartey.

The history of the last name Amartey

The surname AMARTEY is believed to have originated from the Akan people of Ghana in West Africa. The name is thought to be derived from the Twi word "amartey," which means "the seed is not lost" or "the lineage continues."

The earliest known records of the name AMARTEY can be traced back to the 17th century, when it appeared in written accounts of the Akan people's oral traditions and stories. These narratives often featured characters with the name AMARTEY, highlighting its cultural significance and association with the preservation of family lineage.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the AMARTEY name was commonly found in various historical documents and records from the Ashanti Kingdom, one of the most powerful empires in West Africa at the time. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Nana Amartey Kankam (c. 1720-1790), a respected chief and advisor to the Asantehene (King of Ashanti).

As the Akan people migrated and settled in different regions of Ghana and beyond, the name AMARTEY spread across the country and beyond its borders. In the 20th century, several prominent figures with this surname emerged, such as Kwame Amartey (1904-1982), a Ghanaian lawyer and politician who played a significant role in the country's independence movement.

Another notable AMARTEY was Akosua Amartey (1929-2015), a renowned Ghanaian educator and women's rights activist who dedicated her life to promoting literacy and empowering women in rural communities. Her efforts earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Order of the Volta from the Ghanaian government.

In more recent times, the name AMARTEY has gained international recognition through individuals like Kwadwo Amartey (born 1987), a professional football player who has represented Ghana's national team and played for various clubs in Europe and Asia.

While the AMARTEY surname is most prevalent in Ghana and among the Akan diaspora, it has also been adopted by people of diverse backgrounds and nationalities, reflecting the cultural exchange and migration patterns that have shaped the modern world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amartey

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

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

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