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

Codjoe, 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 Codjoe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Codjoe in America

Codjoe is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Codjoe surname appeared 115 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 Codjoe.

The history of the last name Codjoe

The surname CODJOE has its origins in the West African country of Ghana. It is believed to have emerged in the 17th century among the Akan people, particularly the Fante and Efutu ethnic groups residing in the coastal regions of the country.

CODJOE is derived from the Akan word "kodjo," which means "born on Monday." This name was commonly given to children born on that day, following the Akan naming tradition of associating personal names with the day of the week or circumstances surrounding the birth.

Early records of the CODJOE surname can be traced back to the coastal towns of Cape Coast and Winneba, where it was prevalent among the fishing communities. Some of the earliest documented instances of the name appear in colonial records from the 18th century, when European traders and missionaries interacted with the local populations.

One notable early bearer of the CODJOE surname was Nana Kodjo Ebin, a prominent chief of the Efutu people in the late 18th century. He played a significant role in negotiating treaties with the British and Dutch colonial powers, ensuring the protection of his people's interests.

Another historical figure was Kodjo Accra, a renowned trader and merchant from Cape Coast who lived in the early 19th century. His legacy includes the establishment of trading networks that facilitated the exchange of goods between coastal Ghana and the interior regions.

In the 20th century, the CODJOE surname gained broader recognition with individuals like Dr. Kofi Abrefa Busia, a prominent Ghanaian academic, sociologist, and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Ghana from 1969 to 1972. His contributions to the country's political and intellectual landscape were significant.

Another notable bearer of the CODJOE surname was Kofi Annan, the renowned Ghanaian diplomat and seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations, who served from 1997 to 2006. Annan was a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001 for his efforts in revitalizing the UN and promoting global peace and security.

Lastly, in the realm of sports, Azumah Nelson, born Azumah Codjoe, was a legendary Ghanaian professional boxer who held multiple world championships in the featherweight and super featherweight divisions. He is widely considered one of the greatest African boxers of all time and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2004.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Codjoe

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

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

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