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

Darkwah, 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 Darkwah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Darkwah in America

Darkwah is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Darkwah surname appeared 129 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 Darkwah.

The history of the last name Darkwah

The surname Darkwah originates from the Akan people of Ghana in West Africa. It is believed to have emerged around the 16th century during the height of the great Ashanti Empire.

The name Darkwah is derived from the Twi language spoken by the Akan people. It is a combination of two words - "dara" meaning "to spread" or "to scatter", and "kwa" meaning "left over" or "remnant". Thus, the name Darkwah could be interpreted as "the scattered remnants" or "those who spread out and remained".

There are no known historical references to the name Darkwah in ancient manuscripts or records such as the Domesday Book. However, it is likely that the name was initially used to identify families or clans that had migrated and settled in different parts of the Ashanti Kingdom.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Darkwah can be traced back to the late 17th century. One notable figure was Nana Darkwah, a powerful chief who ruled over the Akwamu Kingdom in the early 1700s. He was known for his military prowess and his efforts to expand the Akwamu Empire.

Another prominent individual with the surname Darkwah was Kwame Darkwah, a Ghanaian politician and diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to the United Nations in the late 1950s. He played a crucial role in Ghana's transition to independence from British colonial rule.

In the 20th century, Kofi Abrefa Darkwah was a renowned Ghanaian writer and educator. He authored several books on Ghanaian culture and history, including "Akan Proverbs" and "The Ashanti World".

Yaa Darkwah, born in 1935, was a pioneering Ghanaian lawyer and human rights activist. She was one of the first women to be called to the bar in Ghana and worked tirelessly to promote gender equality and women's empowerment.

More recently, Kwasi Darkwah was a prominent Ghanaian businessman and entrepreneur. He founded the Darkwah Group, one of the largest conglomerates in West Africa, with interests in various sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, and real estate.

While the surname Darkwah may have originated from a specific region in Ghana, it has since spread across the country and beyond, carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Darkwah

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

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

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