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

Ntim, 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 Ntim surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ntim in America

Ntim is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ntim surname appeared 133 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 Ntim.

The history of the last name Ntim

The surname NTIM originated in Ghana, West Africa, and is derived from the Akan language spoken by the Ashanti people. The name likely emerged during the 13th century when the Ashanti Empire was at its peak, ruling over a vast territory in present-day Ghana and Ivory Coast.

NTIM is believed to have its roots in the Akan word "ntim," which means "seed" or "offspring." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to denote someone's lineage or ancestry within the Ashanti tribe.

Historical records from the Ashanti Kingdom, including oral traditions and written accounts, often mention individuals bearing the NTIM surname. One notable example is Nana Opoku Ware I, an Ashanti ruler from the 17th century who was known as Ntim Gyakari (meaning "the seed of Gyakari").

In the 19th century, the NTIM surname appeared in European records and travelogues, as European explorers and missionaries encountered the Ashanti people. One such mention is found in the writings of Thomas Edward Bowdich, a British explorer who visited the Ashanti Empire in 1817 and described his interactions with a chief named Ntim Akuma.

Over time, as the Ashanti people migrated and traded across West Africa, the NTIM surname spread to neighboring regions and countries. It is now found among Ghanaian communities in countries such as Nigeria, Togo, and Ivory Coast.

Some notable individuals with the NTIM surname include:

1. Kwame Ntim (1925-2005), a Ghanaian politician and diplomat who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs in the 1970s.
2. Nana Ntim II (c. 1700-1770), an Ashanti ruler who led the expansion of the Ashanti Empire during his reign.
3. Kwesi Ntim Gyakari (1950-), a Ghanaian academic and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana.
4. Akosua Ntim (1908-1996), a Ghanaian educator and women's rights activist.
5. Kwadwo Ntim (1942-2015), a Ghanaian artist known for his intricate woodcarvings depicting Ashanti culture.

The NTIM surname remains a proud part of Ghanaian heritage, with its roots deeply intertwined with the history and traditions of the Ashanti people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ntim

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

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

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