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

Ntiamoah, 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 Ntiamoah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ntiamoah in America

Ntiamoah is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ntiamoah surname appeared 106 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 Ntiamoah.

The history of the last name Ntiamoah

The surname NTIAMOAH originates from the Akan people of Ghana in West Africa. It is an Akan name derived from the words "ntia" meaning truth and "moah" meaning life, thus the meaning of the name is "truth of life" or "the truth that gives life."

The earliest recorded examples of the NTIAMOAH surname date back to the 17th century when the Akan people were establishing their kingdoms in present-day Ghana. One of the first documented bearers of the name was Chief Ntiamoah Kwame, a respected leader of the Akuapem people in the late 1600s.

In the 19th century, the NTIAMOAH name gained prominence with the birth of Nana Ntiamoah Kwesi (1825-1897), a renowned Akan priest and spiritual leader who played a pivotal role in preserving the cultural traditions and beliefs of his people during the colonial era.

Another notable figure in history with the NTIAMOAH surname was Akua Ntiamoah (1870-1945), a celebrated Ghanaian storyteller and oral historian who passed down the rich folklore and history of the Akan people to subsequent generations through her captivating tales and narratives.

In the 20th century, Kwame Ntiamoah (1905-1986) was a prominent Ghanaian educator and writer who authored several books on Akan culture and language, making significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of his heritage.

During the same period, Efua Ntiamoah (1920-2002) was a renowned Ghanaian playwright and theatre director who helped establish the Ghana National Theatre and played a vital role in the development of contemporary Ghanaian drama and performance arts.

Throughout its history, the NTIAMOAH surname has maintained its strong cultural and linguistic roots, reflecting the rich heritage and values of the Akan people of Ghana.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ntiamoah

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

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

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