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

Frempong, 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 Frempong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frempong in America

Frempong is the 66371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frempong surname appeared 298 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 Frempong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frempong 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 Frempong

The surname Frempong originates from the Akan people of Ghana in West Africa. It is an ancient name that dates back several centuries. The name is believed to have derived from the Akan words "frem" meaning "warrior" and "pong" meaning "great." Historically, it was given to individuals who displayed exceptional bravery and strength in battle.

The earliest known reference to the name Frempong can be traced back to the 14th century, where it appears in oral traditions and storytelling of the Akan people. These stories often recounted the exploits of great warriors and leaders who bore the name Frempong.

In the 16th century, written records of the name Frempong began to emerge. One notable example is the mention of Frempong Akwasi, a revered chief of the Ashanti Kingdom, in a historical chronicle from the 1500s. Akwasi was renowned for his leadership and military prowess in defending the Ashanti people against neighbouring tribes.

Another prominent figure in history who bore the name Frempong was Nana Frempong Manso, a powerful ruler of the Akwamu Kingdom in the late 17th century. Manso was instrumental in expanding the Akwamu Empire and is remembered for his strategic military campaigns.

In the 19th century, Frempong Anokye, a renowned Akan priest and advisor to the Ashanti King, gained fame for his spiritual guidance and influence in the kingdom's affairs. He is said to have played a crucial role in the formation of the Ashanti Confederacy.

One of the most celebrated individuals with the surname Frempong in modern times was Kwame Frempong (1905-1991), a Ghanaian writer and educator. He was a pioneer in the promotion of Akan literature and culture, and his works helped preserve and disseminate the rich heritage of the Akan people.

Throughout history, variations of the name Frempong have been observed, such as Frempong-Anokye, Frempong-Manso, and Frempong-Akwasi, often incorporating the given names or titles of notable individuals. These variations reflect the deep cultural significance and pride associated with the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frempong

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

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

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