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

Laryea, 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 Laryea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laryea in America

Laryea is the 58042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laryea surname appeared 350 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 Laryea.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laryea 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 Laryea

The surname LARYEA originated in Ghana, West Africa, and is believed to have first appeared in the late 17th or early 18th century. It is thought to be derived from the Ga language word "laryea," which means "wanderer" or "traveler." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who frequently traveled or migrated from one place to another.

The name LARYEA is most commonly associated with the Ga people, an ethnic group native to the coastal regions of Ghana, particularly in and around the capital city of Accra. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in some historical documents and records from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, primarily in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname LARYEA was Nii Laryea Ashitey, a prominent Ga chief and leader who lived in the late 18th century. He played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the Ga people during that time period.

Another notable figure was Samuel Laryea, a Christian missionary and educator who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was instrumental in establishing several schools and churches in Ghana and contributed significantly to the spread of Christianity and education among the Ga people.

In the 20th century, Emmanuel Laryea was a prominent Ghanaian lawyer and politician. He served as a member of parliament and held several important government positions, including Minister of Justice and Attorney General, in the 1960s and 1970s.

Moving into the 21st century, Michael Laryea is a contemporary Ghanaian artist and sculptor who has gained international recognition for his intricate and symbolic works of art, which often explore themes of African identity and cultural heritage.

Another notable figure is Ebenezer Laryea, a renowned Ghanaian academic and researcher who has made significant contributions to the field of agriculture and environmental studies. He has authored several books and scientific publications and has been recognized with numerous awards and honors for his work.

While the LARYEA surname is most prevalent in Ghana, it has also been adopted by individuals of Ghanaian descent living in various parts of the world, particularly in other West African countries, as well as in the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laryea

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

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

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