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

Danso, 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 Danso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Danso in America

Danso is the 43285th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Danso surname appeared 499 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 Danso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Danso 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 Danso

The surname Danso has its roots in the West African nation of Ghana, specifically in the Akan language spoken by the Ashanti people. The name is believed to have originated during the 17th century, when the Ashanti Empire was at its peak.

Danso is a combination of two Akan words – "dan" meaning "to be born" and "so" meaning "to lead or guide." Together, the name can be interpreted as "born to lead" or "guiding birth," suggesting it may have been given to individuals who held positions of leadership or had a role in assisting with childbirth.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Danso can be found in the records of the Ashanti Kingdom, where a chief named Danso Adu ruled the town of Kumasi in the late 1600s. He was renowned for his diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in maintaining peace between the Ashanti and neighboring tribes.

In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Danso was Kwasi Danso, a skilled trader who established trade routes between the Ashanti Empire and coastal regions. His business acumen and negotiation abilities earned him a reputation as a formidable entrepreneur.

Another prominent individual with the Danso surname was Yaa Danso, a renowned storyteller and oral historian who lived in the early 20th century. She was celebrated for her ability to preserve and pass down the rich cultural traditions and folktales of the Ashanti people.

In more recent times, Kwame Danso (1939-2018) was a respected academic and author who extensively researched and documented the history and customs of the Akan people. His works have been invaluable in understanding the cultural heritage of Ghana.

Lastly, Akosua Danso (born 1976) is a contemporary Ghanaian artist whose vibrant paintings and sculptures explore themes of identity, spirituality, and the African diaspora. Her works have been exhibited in galleries across the world, showcasing the enduring legacy of the Danso name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Danso

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

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

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