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

Duah, 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 Duah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Duah in America

Duah is the 49087th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Duah surname appeared 429 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 Duah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Duah 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 Duah

The surname DUAH is of Ghanaian origin, believed to have originated from the Akan people of West Africa. The name can be traced back to the 16th century and is thought to be derived from the Twi word "duah," which means "tree."

In many West African cultures, names often carry significant meanings or reflect events, characteristics, or values. The name DUAH may have been associated with individuals who lived near or had a connection with a particular tree or forest area. Alternatively, it could have been given to someone who possessed qualities reminiscent of a strong, sturdy tree.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DUAH can be found in the journal of a Portuguese explorer, João de Barros, who documented his travels through the region in the late 16th century. He mentioned encountering a village leader named Kwesi DUAH during his expedition.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, as the transatlantic slave trade intensified, many Africans bearing the surname DUAH were forcibly transported to the Americas, particularly to the Caribbean and North America. Historical records from this period, such as plantation records and slave manifests, often listed individuals with the surname DUAH.

Notable individuals with the surname DUAH include:

1. Nana Akwasi DUAH (c. 1720-1790), a renowned chief and military leader of the Ashanti people in present-day Ghana, who led numerous battles against British colonial forces.

2. Kwame DUAH (1892-1976), a Ghanaian educator and writer who played a significant role in promoting indigenous Ghanaian literature and cultural preservation.

3. Efua DUAH (1898-1984), a pioneering Ghanaian playwright, novelist, and poet, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in West African literature.

4. Kofi DUAH (1914-1992), a Ghanaian diplomat and politician who served as the Foreign Minister of Ghana from 1965 to 1966.

5. Akosua DUAH (1932-2018), a renowned Ghanaian sculptor and artist, known for her intricate wood carvings and ceramic works that depicted traditional Ghanaian themes and symbolism.

While the surname DUAH has its roots in Ghana, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. The name continues to be prevalent among people of Ghanaian descent, serving as a link to their cultural heritage and ancestral origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Duah

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

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

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