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

Appiahkubi, 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 Appiahkubi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Appiahkubi in America

Appiahkubi is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Appiahkubi surname appeared 117 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 Appiahkubi.

The history of the last name Appiahkubi

The surname APPIAHKUBI has its origins in the West African nation of Ghana. It is a combination of two Akan names, "Appiah" and "Kubi", that were likely joined together during the colonial era when the British enforced the use of surnames.

The name "Appiah" is derived from the Akan word "appia", which means "Saturday-born". It was a day-name given to children born on that day of the week. The name "Kubi" is believed to have originated from the Akan word "kubi", meaning "wanderer" or "nomad".

While there are no known historical records or manuscripts specifically mentioning the surname APPIAHKUBI, its component names have been documented in various Akan texts and oral traditions throughout the centuries.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name APPIAHKUBI was Kwame Appiahkubi (1872-1946), a Ghanaian farmer and community leader from the Ashanti region. Another notable figure was Akosua Appiahkubi (1901-1987), a renowned traditional healer and midwife in the town of Kumasi.

In the late 19th century, Kofi Appiahkubi (1860-1932) was a respected Akan linguist and scholar who contributed to the preservation of Akan language and culture. His work was instrumental in documenting the etymology and meanings of various Akan names and surnames.

Yaa Appiahkubi (1925-2003) was a pioneering Ghanaian educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools in rural areas and worked tirelessly to promote access to education for girls.

Another notable figure was Kwasi Appiahkubi (1910-1992), a renowned Ghanaian artist and sculptor. His works, often depicting traditional Akan themes and motifs, are displayed in museums and galleries around the world.

While the surname APPIAHKUBI has its roots in Ghana, it has since spread to other parts of Africa and the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and deep cultural connections to the Akan people of Ghana remain an integral part of its identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Appiahkubi

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

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

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