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

Gyamfi, 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 Gyamfi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gyamfi in America

Gyamfi is the 35147th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gyamfi surname appeared 641 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 Gyamfi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gyamfi 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 Gyamfi

The surname "GYAMFI" has its origins in Ghana, West Africa, dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Akan language spoken by the Akan people, who are the largest ethnic group in Ghana. The name is believed to have its roots in the Asante Kingdom, one of the most powerful kingdoms in West Africa during the 18th and 19th centuries.

The word "GYAMFI" is thought to be a combination of two Akan words, "gya" meaning "fire" or "energy," and "fi" meaning "from" or "out of." Thus, the name may have initially referred to someone with a fiery or energetic personality, or someone who was born during a fire or in a fiery situation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "GYAMFI" can be found in the oral traditions and historical accounts of the Asante Kingdom. It is said that a prominent warrior and advisor to the Asantehene (King of Asante) bore this name during the reign of Osei Tutu I, who ruled from 1701 to 1717.

Another notable bearer of the name "GYAMFI" was Kwasi Gyamfi, a renowned Akan philosopher and scholar who lived in the late 18th century. His works on Akan culture and traditions are still studied and revered today.

During the 19th century, the name "GYAMFI" became more widespread as the Asante Kingdom expanded its influence across modern-day Ghana. Some historical records from this period mention individuals with the name "GYAMFI" serving as chiefs, traders, or warriors in various parts of the region.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname "GYAMFI" was Kwame Gyamfi, a prominent Ghanaian politician and activist who played a significant role in the country's independence movement in the mid-20th century. He was born in 1897 and passed away in 1977.

Another notable figure was Ama Gyamfi, a celebrated Ghanaian writer and storyteller who lived from 1920 to 2005. Her works, which often explored Akan folklore and traditions, were widely acclaimed and helped preserve the cultural heritage of her people.

Throughout its history, the surname "GYAMFI" has been associated with strength, energy, and a connection to the rich cultural traditions of the Akan people in Ghana.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gyamfi

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

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

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