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

Attipoe, 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 Attipoe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Attipoe in America

Attipoe is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Attipoe surname appeared 128 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 Attipoe.

The history of the last name Attipoe

The surname ATTIPOE is believed to have originated in the West African region, specifically in present-day Ghana. It is derived from the Ewe language spoken by the Ewe people, an ethnic group found primarily in Ghana and Togo. The name is thought to have roots in the words "atti" meaning "twin" and "poe" meaning "child" or "offspring".

ATTIPOE is believed to have been a name given to children born as twins, a significant cultural event among the Ewe people. The name likely originated in the 16th or 17th century when record-keeping practices became more widespread in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ATTIPOE can be found in the writings of German missionary Jacob Hecker, who documented his travels and encounters with the Ewe people in the late 18th century. Hecker's journals mention an individual named Koffi ATTIPOE, a local chief in the area now known as the Volta Region of Ghana.

In the 19th century, the name ATTIPOE appears in various colonial records and census documents, often associated with villages and settlements in the Volta Region. One notable figure was Kwasi ATTIPOE (1821-1894), a prominent trader and landowner whose holdings stretched across what is now eastern Ghana and western Togo.

Another significant individual was Ama ATTIPOE (1876-1962), a renowned storyteller and oral historian who helped preserve the cultural traditions and folktales of the Ewe people. Her vivid accounts of Ewe mythology and legends were later transcribed and published, providing invaluable insights into the region's rich heritage.

In more recent history, Kwame ATTIPOE (1920-2003) was a distinguished Ghanaian diplomat and politician who served as Ghana's ambassador to several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. He played a crucial role in shaping Ghana's foreign policy during the post-independence era.

Yao ATTIPOE (1945-2018) was a celebrated Ghanaian artist and sculptor, renowned for his intricate wood carvings and mastery of traditional Ewe art forms. His works have been exhibited in galleries and museums across Africa and beyond, showcasing the cultural richness of the Ewe people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Attipoe

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

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

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