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

Aryeetey, 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 Aryeetey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aryeetey in America

Aryeetey is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aryeetey surname appeared 106 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 Aryeetey.

The history of the last name Aryeetey

The surname ARYEETEY is of Ghanaian origin, tracing its roots to the Akan people of West Africa. It likely emerged in the late 17th or early 18th century, derived from the combination of the Akan words "aryee" meaning "stranger" and "tey" meaning "leader" or "chief."

The earliest known reference to the name can be found in oral histories and traditions passed down among the Akan communities. It is believed to have originated as a title or descriptive name for a leader or chief who came from outside the community, indicating their status as a respected outsider.

While there are no records of the name in historical manuscripts or documents from that era, its usage can be traced through the oral traditions and naming practices of the Akan people. The name was likely adopted as a surname during the colonial period when the use of surnames became more widespread in Ghana.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname ARYEETEY was Nana Kwabena ARYEETEY, a prominent chief and leader in the Akuapem region of Ghana in the late 18th century. He was known for his diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in mediating disputes between various Akan communities.

Another notable figure was Efua ARYEETEY, a respected queen mother and traditional ruler in the Akyem Abuakwa state in the early 19th century. She was renowned for her wisdom and influence in shaping the cultural and political landscape of her time.

In the 20th century, Kwame ARYEETEY (1920-1992) was a prominent Ghanaian educator and academic who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana from 1982 to 1986. He was recognized for his contributions to the advancement of higher education in Ghana.

Amma ARYEETEY (1928-2005) was a celebrated Ghanaian writer and poet, known for her works that explored themes of identity, culture, and the experiences of women in Ghanaian society.

More recently, Kwasi ARYEETEY (born 1960) is a renowned Ghanaian economist and academic who has held important positions, including serving as the Director of the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) from 2005 to 2010.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aryeetey

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

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

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