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

Frimpong, 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 Frimpong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frimpong in America

Frimpong is the 22436th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frimpong surname appeared 1,147 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 Frimpong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frimpong 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 Frimpong

The surname Frimpong has its origins in Ghana, a country located in West Africa. It is derived from the Akan language spoken by the Ashanti people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Ghana. The name 'Frimpong' is believed to have its roots in the words 'Fri' meaning 'town' or 'village' and 'Pong' meaning 'message' or 'news'. Thus, the name Frimpong could be interpreted as 'town messenger' or 'bearer of news'.

The earliest recorded instances of the Frimpong surname can be traced back to the 17th century, when the Ashanti Kingdom was at its peak. During this time, the Ashanti Empire was known for its skilled messengers and envoys who carried important news and messages between the various towns and villages within the kingdom. It is likely that the name Frimpong originated as a title or occupation for these messengers.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the Frimpong surname was Nana Frimpong Manso, a prominent chief and warrior who lived in the late 17th century. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Ashanti Empire and was renowned for his bravery and leadership skills on the battlefield.

Another notable individual was Kofi Frimpong, a skilled diplomat and negotiator who lived in the 18th century. He was instrumental in brokering peace treaties and resolving conflicts between the Ashanti and neighboring kingdoms, earning him a reputation as a skilled messenger and ambassador.

In the 19th century, Kwadwo Frimpong was a respected elder and advisor to the Ashanti King. He was known for his wisdom and his ability to convey important messages and counsel to the royal court.

Moving into the 20th century, Akosua Frimpong was a pioneering educator who established several schools in Ghana. She dedicated her life to promoting education and empowering young people, particularly girls, through her work as a teacher and school administrator.

Over time, the Frimpong surname has spread beyond Ghana and can now be found in various parts of the world, particularly among the Ghanaian diaspora communities. While its origins can be traced back to the Ashanti people and their historical role as messengers, the name Frimpong has become a symbol of pride and cultural identity for many individuals of Ghanaian descent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frimpong

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

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

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