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

Asamoah, 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 Asamoah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Asamoah in America

Asamoah is the 26471st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Asamoah surname appeared 922 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 Asamoah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Asamoah 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 Asamoah

The surname Asamoah originates from Ghana, a country located in West Africa. It is an Akan name that dates back to the 17th century when the Akan people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Ghana, were a dominant force in the region.

The name Asamoah is derived from the Akan words "asa" meaning war, and "moa" meaning born on. Therefore, the name Asamoah can be interpreted as "born during a time of war" or "child of war." This suggests that the name may have been given to children born during periods of conflict or unrest in the region.

While there are no specific historical references to the name Asamoah in ancient manuscripts or records, it is believed to have been a prominent surname among the Akan people for centuries. The earliest recorded examples of the name date back to the late 17th century, with variations in spelling such as Assamoah and Assamoh.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Asamoah was Nana Asamoah Kofi, a chief of the Asante Kingdom in the late 18th century. He was renowned for his leadership and diplomacy during a period of political turmoil in the region.

Another notable figure with the Asamoah surname was Kwaku Asamoah, a prominent trader and merchant in the 19th century. He was involved in the lucrative trade of gold, ivory, and other goods between the Akan people and European merchants along the West African coast.

In more recent times, the surname Asamoah has gained international recognition through several notable individuals. These include Kwadwo Asamoah, a Ghanaian professional footballer who has played for clubs like Juventus and Inter Milan, as well as the Ghanaian national team. He was born in 1988 and is considered one of the best African players of his generation.

Another famous Asamoah is Kwasi Asamoah, a Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist born in 1945. He is the founder of the Asamoah Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports education and healthcare initiatives in Ghana.

Additionally, Ghanaian-American author and professor Akosua Asamoah Baah, born in 1938, is known for her work on African literature and culture. Her novels and academic writings have explored themes of identity, tradition, and the African diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Asamoah

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

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

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