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

Nartey, 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 Nartey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nartey in America

Nartey is the 63373rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nartey surname appeared 315 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 Nartey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nartey 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 Nartey

The surname NARTEY has its origins in Ghana, West Africa, and is believed to have emerged during the 16th century. It is derived from the Akan language spoken by the Akan people, who inhabit parts of modern-day Ghana and Ivory Coast. The name is thought to be connected to the Akan word "nartey," which means "I have survived" or "I have endured."

The earliest known records of the NARTEY surname can be found in historical documents from the Ashanti Kingdom, a prominent Akan empire that existed in what is now Ghana. These records suggest that the name was initially associated with individuals or families who had overcome significant challenges or hardships, reflecting the meaning of the Akan word "nartey."

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the NARTEY name appeared in various accounts and chronicles related to the Akan people and their interactions with European traders and explorers who visited the region. One notable figure from this period was Nana Nartey Akwa, a chief of the Akwamu Kingdom, who played a crucial role in negotiations with the Dutch during the late 17th century.

As the influence of the Akan people and their cultural practices spread across West Africa, the NARTEY surname also gained recognition in neighboring regions. For instance, records from the 19th century indicate the presence of individuals with the NARTEY surname in areas such as present-day Togo and Benin.

Another prominent individual bearing the NARTEY name was Kwame Nartey, a Ghanaian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He played a significant role in shaping Ghana's international relations during that period.

Other notable figures with the NARTEY surname include:

1. Nana Nartey Akwasi, a respected chief and community leader in Ghana's Ashanti Region during the late 19th century.
2. Kwaku Nartey, a celebrated Ghanaian musician and composer who made significant contributions to the development of highlife music in the 1940s and 1950s.
3. Nana Nartey Agyeman, a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in Ghana, who lived from 1892 to 1973.
4. Efua Nartey, a prominent Ghanaian writer and playwright who played a crucial role in the development of Ghana's literary scene in the mid-20th century.
5. Kwesi Nartey, a Ghanaian footballer who represented Ghana at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.

Overall, the NARTEY surname has a rich historical significance, rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of the Akan people of Ghana, and has been carried by numerous influential individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nartey

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

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

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