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

Amponsah, 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 Amponsah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amponsah in America

Amponsah is the 30570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amponsah surname appeared 763 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 Amponsah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amponsah 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 Amponsah

The surname Amponsah originated in the Akan region of Ghana, West Africa. It is derived from the Akan words "ampem" meaning to welcome or receive, and "nsah" meaning messenger or herald. The name was likely given to individuals who served as heralds or messengers in traditional Akan society.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amponsah can be found in the oral histories and traditions of the Ashanti Kingdom, which dates back to the 17th century. It is mentioned in the recounts of important events and ceremonies, often in reference to the individuals tasked with delivering messages or welcoming visitors on behalf of the royal court.

In the 19th century, the name Amponsah appeared in written records kept by British colonial administrators and missionaries in the Gold Coast (now Ghana). These records include census data, birth and death registers, and accounts of interactions with local communities.

Notable individuals with the surname Amponsah throughout history include:

1. Nana Amponsah Doku I (c. 1700-1770), a prominent chief and diplomat of the Akwamu Kingdom, known for his role in negotiating alliances and trade agreements with neighboring states.

2. Kwasi Amponsah (1823-1897), a renowned farmer and community leader in the Ashanti region, known for his expertise in agriculture and his efforts to promote sustainable farming practices.

3. Akua Amponsah (1866-1942), a respected midwife and herbalist from the Akwapim area, renowned for her knowledge of traditional medicine and her dedication to serving her community.

4. Kofi Amponsah (1905-1988), a distinguished educator and author, who wrote several books on Akan history, culture, and language, including "The Akan Proverb" (1946) and "Akan Traditions and Folklore" (1962).

5. Nana Amponsah Budu II (1927-2005), a traditional ruler and chief of the Akyem Abuakwa State in the Eastern Region of Ghana, known for his efforts to promote education and economic development in his community.

The surname Amponsah is still commonly found in Ghana and among the Akan diaspora communities around the world, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amponsah

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

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

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