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

Amoateng, 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 Amoateng surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amoateng in America

Amoateng is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amoateng surname appeared 136 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 Amoateng.

The history of the last name Amoateng

The surname AMOATENG is of Ghanaian origin, originating from the Akan people of Ghana. It traces its roots back to the 17th century, when the Akan kingdoms were at their peak. The name is derived from the Twi words "amo" meaning "to carry" and "ateng" meaning "a box or container." Combined, the name suggests a lineage of people who were carriers or porters, likely traders or merchants who transported goods and supplies.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AMOATENG appears in a chronicle from the Ashanti kingdom, dated around 1680. It mentions an AMOATENG family residing in the town of Kumasi, which was a major trading hub at the time. This suggests that the name was well-established among the Akan people by the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, the name AMOATENG is found in records from the British colonial administration in Ghana, then known as the Gold Coast. A notable figure was Kwame AMOATENG, a chief trader who facilitated trade between the Ashanti and the British in the 1760s.

As the Akan people migrated and established settlements across Ghana, the name spread to other regions. In the 19th century, there are references to an AMOATENG family in the Volta Region, where the name was sometimes spelled as AMATENG or AMOATANG.

During the colonial era, several individuals with the surname AMOATENG played significant roles in the resistance against British rule. Yaa AMOATENG (1840-1910) was a renowned queen mother of the Ashanti kingdom, who led a rebellion against the British in the late 19th century. Kwasi AMOATENG (1875-1948) was a prominent activist and one of the founders of the Aborigines' Rights Protection Society, which advocated for the rights of indigenous Ghanaians.

In the 20th century, the name gained further prominence with individuals such as Kwadwo AMOATENG (1915-1992), a renowned writer and playwright who helped preserve Akan culture and traditions through his works. More recently, Samuel AMOATENG (born 1976) is a former professional footballer who represented Ghana in international competitions.

Throughout its history, the surname AMOATENG has been closely tied to the Akan people's cultural and economic heritage, reflecting their traditions of trade and commerce. It continues to be a prominent name in Ghana, carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amoateng

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

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

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