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

Baidoo, 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 Baidoo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baidoo in America

Baidoo is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baidoo surname appeared 269 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 Baidoo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baidoo 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 Baidoo

The surname Baidoo is of Ghanaian origin, originating from the Akan people of Ghana in West Africa. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

Baidoo is derived from the Akan word "baidoo," which means "hunter" or "warrior." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were skilled hunters or warriors within their communities. It is possible that the name was initially a descriptive title or nickname that eventually became a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Baidoo can be found in the oral traditions and folklore of the Akan people. These stories often featured characters with names like Baidoo, reflecting the cultural significance of hunting and warfare in Akan society.

In the 17th century, during the early years of European exploration and trade in West Africa, the name Baidoo appeared in written records kept by European traders and explorers. These records documented interactions with local Akan communities and often included the names of prominent individuals or leaders.

One notable figure with the surname Baidoo was Nana Baidoo, a powerful chief who ruled over the Akwamu Kingdom in present-day Ghana in the late 17th century. He was known for his military prowess and played a significant role in the expansion of the Akwamu Empire.

Another historical figure with the Baidoo surname was Kwasi Baidoo, a renowned Akan warrior and hunter who lived in the 18th century. Stories of his bravery and skill in hunting and combat have been passed down through generations of Akan oral traditions.

In the 19th century, the name Baidoo gained wider recognition beyond the Akan communities. Kwame Baidoo, born in 1832, was a prominent Ghanaian merchant and trader who established trade routes and networks across West Africa, contributing to the region's economic development.

Efua Baidoo, born in 1867, was a respected Akan herbalist and traditional healer. She played a vital role in preserving and passing down the knowledge of traditional Akan medicine and healing practices.

Throughout the 20th century, several notable individuals with the surname Baidoo emerged, including Kofi Baidoo, a renowned Ghanaian writer and poet born in 1915, and Ama Baidoo, a pioneering Ghanaian educator and advocate for women's rights, born in 1920.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baidoo

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

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

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