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

Boadu, 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 Boadu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boadu in America

Boadu is the 60960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boadu surname appeared 330 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 Boadu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boadu 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 Boadu

The surname BOADU originates from the Akan people of Ghana, West Africa. It is believed to have emerged during the 13th century, when the Akan migrated from present-day Burkina Faso to settle in the coastal regions of Ghana.

BOADU is derived from the Akan word "bo adu," which translates to "helper has arrived." This name was likely given to children born during times of war or conflict, symbolizing the arrival of a helper or protector for the family or community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BOADU can be found in the oral traditions and folktales of the Akan people, which were passed down through generations of griots (storytellers). These tales often featured individuals with the name BOADU, highlighting their bravery, wisdom, and role as leaders or advisers within their communities.

In the 16th century, during the Portuguese exploration of West Africa, the BOADU name appeared in some of the earliest written records of the region. Portuguese traders and missionaries documented their interactions with Akan communities, mentioning individuals bearing the name BOADU.

Notable individuals with the surname BOADU throughout history include Kwasi BOADU (1820-1895), a renowned Akan chief known for his diplomatic skills and efforts to preserve Akan culture during the colonial era. Another prominent figure was Akua BOADU (1875-1942), a celebrated storyteller and griot who helped preserve and pass down Akan folktales and oral traditions.

Other notable BOADU individuals include Kwame BOADU (1905-1980), a respected teacher and educator who played a crucial role in establishing schools and promoting literacy in rural Akan communities, and Efua BOADU (1930-2005), a pioneering writer and playwright who explored Akan culture and traditions in her works.

More recently, Yaw BOADU (1950-present) gained recognition as a prominent Ghanaian artist, known for his intricate woodcarvings and sculptures depicting Akan mythology and everyday life.

The BOADU surname has also been associated with various place names in Ghana, such as Boadu Village, located in the Ashanti Region, where many individuals with this surname have resided for generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boadu

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

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

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