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

Nimako, 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 Nimako surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nimako in America

Nimako is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nimako surname appeared 135 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 Nimako.

The history of the last name Nimako

The surname Nimako is of West African origin, with its roots traced back to the Akan ethnic group primarily found in present-day Ghana and Ivory Coast. The name is believed to have emerged around the 16th century, during the height of the powerful Ashanti Empire in the region.

The name Nimako is derived from the Akan language, with "Nim" meaning "to give" and "ako" meaning "sword" or "blade." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive term for a skilled warrior or a person who was skilled in the art of swordcraft or bladesmithing.

While there are no records of the name appearing in early historical manuscripts or documents, it is likely that the name was in use among the Akan people long before written records became prevalent in the region. The earliest documented instances of the name can be found in colonial-era records from the 18th and 19th centuries, when European traders and administrators began documenting the names of local inhabitants.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Nimako was Kwasi Nimako, a prominent Ashanti chief who lived in the late 18th century and was known for his military prowess and leadership during the Ashanti-British wars. Another notable figure was Akua Nimako, a respected traditional healer and midwife who lived in the early 19th century and was renowned for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and traditional birthing practices.

In the 20th century, Kwame Nimako (1923-2003) was a Ghanaian politician and diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to several nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom. He was also a member of the Constituent Assembly that drafted Ghana's first constitution after independence.

Kofi Nimako (1957-2021) was a Ghanaian academic and author who specialized in African philosophy and cultural studies. He taught at various universities in Ghana and abroad and published several books and articles on African intellectual traditions and decolonizing knowledge systems.

Abena Nimako (born 1975) is a contemporary Ghanaian artist and sculptor known for her intricate wood carvings and installations that explore themes of identity, culture, and gender. Her work has been exhibited internationally and is part of several prestigious collections.

While the name Nimako is most commonly associated with Ghana and the Akan people, it has also been adopted by individuals of other West African backgrounds, reflecting the cultural diversity and interconnectedness of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nimako

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

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

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