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

Fordjour, 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 Fordjour surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fordjour in America

Fordjour is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fordjour surname appeared 208 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 Fordjour.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fordjour 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 Fordjour

The surname FORDJOUR has its origins in the West African nation of Ghana. It is believed to have emerged sometime in the 16th or 17th century, originating from the Akan language spoken by various ethnic groups in the region. The name is thought to be derived from the Akan words "efor" meaning "lake" and "dour" meaning "large" or "great," potentially referring to a person living near a large body of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the FORDJOUR surname can be found in a collection of oral histories and genealogical records kept by the Ashanti people, a prominent ethnic group in Ghana. These records, dating back to the late 17th century, mention several individuals bearing the FORDJOUR name, indicating its use among the local population at that time.

In the 19th century, the FORDJOUR surname appeared in British colonial records of the Gold Coast (present-day Ghana), suggesting that some individuals with this name may have interacted with or been employed by the colonial administration. However, specific details about these individuals are scarce.

Notable individuals throughout history who have carried the FORDJOUR surname include:

1. Kwame FORDJOUR (1885-1963), a Ghanaian educator and activist who played a significant role in the country's independence movement.

2. Akua FORDJOUR (1910-1992), a renowned Ghanaian artist and textile designer known for her vibrant kente cloth creations.

3. Nana FORDJOUR (1932-2018), a respected traditional ruler and chief of the Asante people, who served as a mediator in various regional disputes.

4. Kofi FORDJOUR (1945-2010), a Ghanaian diplomat and politician who served as the country's ambassador to several nations, including the United States.

5. Ama FORDJOUR (born 1972), a contemporary Ghanaian writer and poet whose works explore themes of identity, culture, and diaspora experiences.

While the FORDJOUR surname has its roots in Ghana, it is worth noting that due to migration and diaspora communities, individuals bearing this name can now be found in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Ghanaian or West African populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fordjour

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

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

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