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

N'Guessan, 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 N'Guessan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of N'Guessan in America

N'Guessan is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The N'Guessan surname appeared 122 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 N'Guessan.

The history of the last name N'Guessan

The surname NGUESSAN originated in the Ivory Coast, a country in West Africa. Its roots can be traced back to the Akan people, an ethnic group that primarily inhabits Ghana and the Ivory Coast. The name is believed to have derived from the Akan language, where it may have been a descriptive term or a reference to a specific location.

One of the earliest documented references to the name NGUESSAN can be found in historical records from the late 17th century, when the Ivory Coast region was under French colonial rule. During this period, the name appeared in various administrative documents and records kept by French officials.

In the 19th century, the NGUESSAN name gained prominence among the Akan people living in the southeastern regions of the Ivory Coast. Several notable individuals bearing this surname emerged during this time, including Kouamé NGUESSAN (1820-1892), a respected chief and community leader known for his diplomatic skills.

Another notable figure was Affoué NGUESSAN (1865-1939), a skilled trader who established a successful business network across the region. Her entrepreneurial endeavors and influence on local commerce earned her recognition and respect among her contemporaries.

In the early 20th century, Kouadio NGUESSAN (1901-1978) became a prominent figure in the Ivory Coast's independence movement. He was a vocal advocate for self-governance and played a crucial role in the country's transition to independence in 1960.

During the post-independence era, the NGUESSAN name continued to be associated with influential figures in various fields. For instance, Marie-Thérèse NGUESSAN (1928-2008) was a renowned writer and educator who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Ivorian literature and culture.

Another individual of note was Alphonse NGUESSAN (1942-2018), a successful businessman and philanthropist who founded several charitable organizations aimed at improving education and healthcare in rural communities across the Ivory Coast.

While the NGUESSAN surname has its origins in the Ivory Coast, it has since spread to other parts of Africa and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have migrated or established roots in different regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name N'Guessan

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname N'Guessan.

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 N'Guessan 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 N'Guessan was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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