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

Kalokoh, 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 Kalokoh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kalokoh in America

Kalokoh is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kalokoh surname appeared 112 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 Kalokoh.

The history of the last name Kalokoh

The surname KALOKOH has its origins in the West African country of Sierra Leone, emerging in the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Temne language, one of the major ethnic groups in the region. The name's roots can be traced back to the words "kalo," meaning "pearl" or "precious stone," and "koh," which signifies a "town" or "village."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KALOKOH name appears in a manuscript detailing the trade activities of Portuguese merchants along the Sierra Leonean coast in the early 17th century. This document mentions a local chieftain named Musa KALOKOH, who was influential in facilitating commerce between European traders and his people.

During the 18th century, the KALOKOH name gained prominence in the coastal region of Freetown, which was established as a British settlement for freed slaves. Records from this period indicate that several prominent families carried the KALOKOH surname, including successful traders and landowners.

Notable individuals bearing the KALOKOH name include Alhaji Bai Sherbro KALOKOH (1812-1887), a influential merchant and diplomat who played a crucial role in negotiating treaties between the British Crown and local rulers in Sierra Leone. Another prominent figure was Fatmata KALOKOH (1865-1923), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Freetown.

In the 20th century, the KALOKOH name gained recognition through individuals such as Sorie KALOKOH (1901-1976), a respected lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Council in Sierra Leone during the colonial era. Additionally, Ibrahim KALOKOH (1925-2002) was a distinguished writer and poet whose works explored themes of cultural identity and the struggle for independence.

Other notable individuals with the KALOKOH surname include Alhaji Alimamy KALOKOH (1935-2017), a prominent businessman and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the development of Sierra Leone's economy, and Dr. Aminata KALOKOH (born 1962), a renowned physician and global health advocate who has worked extensively with international organizations to improve access to healthcare in West Africa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kalokoh

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

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 Kalokoh 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.

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

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