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

Lartey, 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 Lartey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lartey in America

Lartey is the 54990th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lartey surname appeared 374 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 Lartey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lartey 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 Lartey

The surname Lartey originates from Ghana, West Africa. It is a variation of the Akan name Lantey, which is derived from the name of an ancient Akan town called Lantey or Lantei. The town's name is thought to be a combination of the Akan words "lan" meaning "on the path" and "tei" meaning "ahead," suggesting that the town was located along a major trade route or path.

Historically, the Lartey surname first appeared in written records during the 18th century, when European traders and explorers began documenting the various Akan clans and their respective names. The earliest known reference to the Lartey name is found in the journals of Dutch merchant and explorer Willem Bosman, who wrote about his travels to the Gold Coast (modern-day Ghana) in the early 1700s.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the Lartey name was Nana Kwasi Lartey, a prominent Akan chief who ruled over the town of Lantey in the late 18th century. He was known for his role in negotiating trade agreements with European merchants and his efforts to maintain peace among the various Akan clans.

Another notable figure was Kofi Lartey, a wealthy Akan merchant and landowner who lived in the early 19th century. He owned vast cocoa and coffee plantations and played a significant role in the development of the Ghanaian economy during the colonial era.

In the 20th century, Kwame Lartey (1901-1983) was a renowned Ghanaian educator and writer. He founded several schools in Ghana and authored several books on Akan culture and traditions.

Nana Ama Lartey (1920-2002) was a respected Akan queen and traditional ruler in the Akwapim region of Ghana. She was known for her advocacy of women's rights and her efforts to preserve Akan cultural heritage.

Another notable figure was Dr. Kofi Lartey (1927-2015), a pioneering Ghanaian medical doctor and public health advocate. He played a crucial role in establishing several hospitals and health clinics throughout Ghana and worked tirelessly to improve access to healthcare in rural communities.

Overall, the Lartey surname has a rich history rooted in the Akan culture of Ghana, with several prominent individuals bearing the name throughout the centuries, making significant contributions to various fields such as governance, trade, education, and healthcare.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lartey

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

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

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