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

Boafo, 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 Boafo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boafo in America

Boafo is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boafo surname appeared 211 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 Boafo.

The history of the last name Boafo

The surname BOAFO is of Ghanaian origin, emerging in the Akan-speaking regions of southern Ghana during the 17th century. It is derived from the Akan word "boafo," meaning "hunter" or "trapper," suggesting that the name may have originated as an occupational surname for individuals involved in hunting or trapping activities.

The earliest recorded instances of the BOAFO surname date back to the late 17th century, when it appeared in written records and oral traditions within the Akan communities. The name is closely associated with the Ashanti and Fante ethnic groups, who were among the dominant populations in the region during that period.

One notable historical figure bearing the BOAFO surname was Nana Akua BOAFO, a powerful queen mother of the Ashanti Kingdom in the late 18th century. She played a significant role in advising the Asantehene (king) and governing the kingdom during a time of political turmoil and conflict with the British.

Another prominent BOAFO was Kwasi BOAFO, a renowned Akan storyteller and oral historian who lived in the early 19th century. His vivid tales and recounts of Akan folklore and history were instrumental in preserving the cultural heritage of the Akan people during a period of rapid social change.

In the mid-19th century, a man named Kwadwo BOAFO gained recognition as a skilled farmer and innovator in agricultural practices. His methods for improving crop yields and sustainable farming techniques were widely adopted across the Akan regions, contributing to the region's agricultural prosperity.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the BOAFO surname appeared in various records and documents related to the Akan people's interactions with European traders and colonial authorities. This includes mentions of BOAFO individuals involved in trade, diplomacy, and resistance movements against colonial rule.

As the name BOAFO spread beyond its original Akan homeland, it became more widely adopted throughout Ghana and by Ghanaian diaspora communities around the world. While its historical roots can be traced back to the Akan regions of southern Ghana, the surname BOAFO has since become a part of the broader Ghanaian cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boafo

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

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

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