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

Asiedu, 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 Asiedu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Asiedu in America

Asiedu is the 37544th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Asiedu surname appeared 593 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 Asiedu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Asiedu 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 Asiedu

The surname ASIEDU originates from Ghana in West Africa, dating back to the 16th century. It is an Akan name derived from the Twi language spoken by the Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast. The name ASIEDU is believed to be a combination of two words, "asie" meaning "fire" and "du" meaning "tree," suggesting a possible connection to a place or event involving fire and trees.

ASIEDU is a prominent surname among the Akan ethnic group, particularly the Ashanti and Fante subgroups. Historical records indicate that the name was first documented in the Ashanti Kingdom during the reign of Osei Tutu I, the founder of the Ashanti Empire, in the late 17th century. Several notable individuals with the ASIEDU surname played significant roles in the Ashanti Kingdom and its expansion.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Nana Asiedu Akromah, a respected chief and military leader in the early 18th century. He was known for his bravery and strategic skills during the Ashanti-Fante wars. Another prominent figure was Nana Asiedu Agyeman, a skilled diplomat who represented the Ashanti Kingdom in negotiations with the British in the 19th century.

In the 20th century, notable individuals with the ASIEDU surname include Kwaku Asiedu, a renowned Ghanaian playwright and author born in 1920, known for his work in promoting Akan culture and traditions through his writings. Dr. Kwadwo Asiedu, born in 1935, was a respected medical doctor and public health advocate who dedicated his life to improving healthcare access in rural Ghana.

Internationally, one of the most well-known figures with the ASIEDU surname is Kofi Asiedu Asante, a Ghanaian-American engineer and entrepreneur born in 1942. He founded the successful technology company Asante Technologies and was recognized for his contributions to the development of computer networking technologies.

Other notable individuals with the ASIEDU surname include Efua Theodora Asiedu, a pioneering Ghanaian educator and writer born in 1898, who played a significant role in promoting African literature and preserving oral traditions. Kwame Asiedu Adutwum, born in 1978, is a Ghanaian politician and the current Minister of Education in Ghana.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Asiedu

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

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

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