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

Boakye, 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 Boakye surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boakye in America

Boakye is the 25171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boakye surname appeared 985 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 Boakye.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boakye 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 Boakye

The surname Boakye originates from the Akan people of Ghana. It is derived from the Akan word 'boakye', meaning 'hunter' or 'warrior'. The name can be traced back to the 17th century when the Akan people inhabited the Ashanti region of present-day Ghana.

Boakye is a popular surname among the Ashanti people, who were known for their skilled hunters and warriors. The name was often given to individuals who displayed bravery, strength, and hunting prowess. It was a badge of honor among the Akan people.

Historical records suggest that the name Boakye appeared in several Akan oral traditions and folklore, which were passed down through generations. These oral traditions highlighted the exploits of brave hunters and warriors who bore the name Boakye.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Boakye can be found in the records of the Ashanti Empire, which ruled over present-day Ghana from the late 17th century to the late 19th century. Several Ashanti chiefs and military leaders bore the name Boakye during this period.

Nana Kofi Boakye, who lived in the late 18th century, was a renowned Ashanti chief and military leader. He played a pivotal role in the expansion of the Ashanti Empire and was known for his strategic prowess in battle.

Kwasi Boakye, born in the early 19th century, was a celebrated Ashanti hunter and warrior. His exploits were widely recounted in Akan folklore, and he was revered for his bravery and skill in hunting.

Yaa Boakye, born in the mid-19th century, was a respected Ashanti queen mother and advisor to the Ashanti king. She was known for her wisdom and influence in the Ashanti court.

Kofi Boakye, who lived in the late 19th century, was a prominent Ashanti trader and businessman. He played a significant role in the economic development of the Ashanti region during that period.

Kwame Boakye, born in the early 20th century, was a renowned Ghanaian writer and poet. His works explored the rich cultural heritage of the Akan people and celebrated the valor of the Boakye name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boakye

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

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

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