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

Kouamé, 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 Kouamé surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kouamé in America

Kouamé is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kouamé surname appeared 193 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 Kouamé.

The history of the last name Kouamé

The surname KOUAME originated in the Ivory Coast, a country located in West Africa. It can be traced back to the Baoulé ethnic group, which has historically been one of the largest and most influential groups within the borders of modern-day Ivory Coast.

The name KOUAME likely derives from the Baoulé language, which is a dialect of the Akan language family. Its root meaning is uncertain, but it may have connections to words or phrases related to strength, leadership, or noble qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KOUAME surname can be found in colonial-era documents from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when the region was under French colonial rule. These documents often recorded the names of local leaders and notable figures within the Baoulé communities.

During the pre-colonial era, the name KOUAME was associated with several prominent individuals within the Baoulé kingdom. One such figure was Nana Kouame Nguessan (c. 1820-1890), who served as a powerful chief and military leader in the central region of the Ivory Coast.

Another notable bearer of the KOUAME name was Kouame Kouassi (1870-1945), a renowned diplomat and negotiator who played a crucial role in facilitating relations between the Baoulé and the French colonial authorities in the early 20th century.

In more recent times, the KOUAME surname has been carried by several influential figures in various fields. Alphonse Kouame (1930-2002) was a celebrated Ivorian writer and novelist, known for his works that explored the societal changes brought about by colonialism and modernization.

Kouame Koffi (1946-2018) was a prominent Ivorian artist and sculptor, whose works were widely exhibited internationally and celebrated for their unique blend of traditional African motifs and contemporary styles.

Lastly, Kouame Kra (born 1965) is a prominent Ivorian economist and academic, who has held numerous influential positions in international organizations and has contributed significantly to the field of economic development in Africa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kouamé

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

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

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