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

Narh, 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 Narh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Narh in America

Narh is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Narh surname appeared 111 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 Narh.

The history of the last name Narh

The surname Narh is believed to have originated in Ghana, West Africa, during the 17th century. It is a variation of the more common Ghanaian surname Nartey, which is derived from the Akan word "narteh," meaning "leader" or "chief." The name Narh is thought to have emerged as a result of regional dialect variations and phonetic changes over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Narh can be found in the archives of the British colonial administration in Ghana, which dates back to the late 19th century. These records suggest that the name was prominent among the Akan ethnic group, particularly in the central and eastern regions of the country.

In the early 20th century, the name Narh appeared in several historical documents related to the Ghanaian independence movement. Notable figures bearing this surname included Kweku Narh (1890-1964), a renowned educator and advocate for traditional Akan culture, and Akosua Narh (1915-1998), a prominent activist and one of the first women to serve in the Ghanaian parliament.

Another significant figure in Ghanaian history with the surname Narh was Kofi Narh (1925-2005), a respected lawyer and diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to several nations, including the United Kingdom and the United States.

Beyond Ghana, the name Narh has also been found in historical records from other West African countries, such as Togo and Côte d'Ivoire, where it is believed to have been adopted by migrant communities from Ghana.

In more recent times, the name Narh has gained recognition through individuals such as Samuel Narh (1945-present), a renowned Ghanaian artist whose works have been exhibited internationally, and Kwame Narh (1960-present), a distinguished scholar and professor of African studies at the University of Ghana.

While the surname Narh may not be as widely recognized as some other Ghanaian names, it holds a rich history and cultural significance, reflecting the diverse ethnic and linguistic heritage of the West African region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Narh

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

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

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