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

Boachie, 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 Boachie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boachie in America

Boachie is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boachie surname appeared 162 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 Boachie.

The history of the last name Boachie

The surname Boachie is of Ghanaian origin and can be traced back to the 18th century. It is believed to have originated from the Akan language spoken by various ethnic groups in Ghana, particularly the Ashanti people. The name is thought to be derived from the word "boa," which means "stone" or "rock," potentially indicating an association with a specific location or settlement characterized by rocky terrain.

Historical records suggest that the Boachie surname first appeared in written documents during the late 1700s, when British colonial administrators and missionaries began documenting the names of local Ghanaian inhabitants. However, it is likely that the name existed orally among the Akan people for generations before being recorded in written form.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Boachie was Kwame Boachie, born around 1780 in the Ashanti region of present-day Ghana. He was a respected elder and advisor in his village, known for his wisdom and knowledge of traditional customs.

Another notable figure was Nana Boachie, a powerful chief who ruled over the Boachie clan in the early 19th century. He played a significant role in negotiating with British colonial authorities and advocating for the rights of his people.

In the late 19th century, the name Boachie appeared in British colonial records documenting the administrative divisions and chieftaincy systems in the Gold Coast (present-day Ghana). One such record mentioned a village called Boachie Krom, which may have been named after a prominent family or individual bearing the surname.

During the 20th century, several individuals with the Boachie surname gained recognition in various fields. One such person was Kwasi Boachie, a renowned educator and scholar who was born in 1912 and dedicated his life to promoting education and preserving Ghanaian cultural heritage.

Another notable figure was Akosua Boachie, a pioneering businesswoman and entrepreneur who founded a successful trading company in the 1960s. She played a vital role in empowering women in the Ghanaian business community.

In the literary sphere, Kwame Boachie-Acheampong, born in 1940, was a celebrated Ghanaian author and poet known for his works exploring themes of identity, culture, and the African experience.

While the surname Boachie may have variations in spelling, such as Boachiee or Boache, the core meaning and origins remain rooted in the Akan language and the rich cultural heritage of Ghana.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boachie

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

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

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