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

Bakayoko, 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 Bakayoko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bakayoko in America

Bakayoko is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bakayoko surname appeared 187 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 Bakayoko.

The history of the last name Bakayoko

The surname BAKAYOKO has its origins in West Africa, specifically in present-day Ivory Coast. It is derived from the Dyula language spoken by the Dyula people, who are an ethnic group primarily found in Ivory Coast and neighboring countries.

The name BAKAYOKO is a combination of two words. "Baka" means "big" or "large," while "yoko" refers to a type of woven fabric or cloth. Together, the name could be interpreted as "the big weaver" or "the weaver of large cloths."

The earliest recorded instances of the BAKAYOKO surname can be traced back to the 16th century when the Dyula people were established as traders and merchants in the region. Their expertise in weaving and trading textiles likely contributed to the origin of this surname.

One of the earliest known individuals with the BAKAYOKO surname was Amoako Bakayoko, a prominent Dyula trader who lived in the late 17th century. He was renowned for his successful trading expeditions and the quality of the woven fabrics he sold.

Another historical figure with the BAKAYOKO name was Adama Bakayoko (1820-1891), a respected Dyula chief who played a significant role in mediating disputes between various ethnic groups in the region.

In the 19th century, the BAKAYOKO surname gained prominence with the rise of Samory Touré's Wassoulou Empire in present-day Guinea. Kouassi Bakayoko (1845-1907) was a notable military leader and advisor to Samory Touré, known for his strategic acumen and bravery in battle.

During the colonial era, the BAKAYOKO surname continued to be prominent in West Africa. Issa Bakayoko (1870-1941) was a respected Dyula elder and spiritual leader who played a crucial role in preserving the cultural traditions of his people.

In more recent times, the BAKAYOKO surname has become associated with notable individuals from Ivory Coast. Tiémoué Bakayoko (born 1994) is a professional football player who has represented the Ivory Coast national team and played for various European clubs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bakayoko

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

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

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