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

Oforiatta, 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 Oforiatta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oforiatta in America

Oforiatta is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oforiatta surname appeared 104 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 Oforiatta.

The history of the last name Oforiatta

The surname Oforiatta is of Ghanaian origin, tracing its roots back to the Akan people of present-day Ghana. It is a compound name, derived from the combination of the Akan words "ofori" and "atta".

Ofori is a widely used Akan name that translates to "brave" or "valiant". It is often given to children born on certain days of the week, such as Friday, or under specific circumstances, like during times of war or conflict. Atta, on the other hand, is a gender-neutral name that means "twin" or "second-born child".

The earliest recorded instances of the Oforiatta surname can be found in historical records and documents from the 18th and 19th centuries, when the Akan people had established several powerful kingdoms, including the Ashanti Empire. Many Akan surnames originated during this period, reflecting the cultural traditions and beliefs of the time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Oforiatta surname was Nana Oforiatta Ayew, a prominent chief and military leader of the Ashanti Empire in the late 18th century. He played a significant role in the wars against the British colonizers and is remembered for his bravery and leadership skills.

Another notable figure was Kwame Oforiatta, a renowned Ghanaian scholar and historian who lived in the early 20th century. He dedicated his life to preserving and documenting the rich cultural heritage of the Akan people, publishing several books and articles on their history, traditions, and language.

In more recent times, Oforiatta has gained international recognition through the work of Nana Oforiatta-Ayim, a Ghanaian writer, filmmaker, and art historian. Born in 1977, she is known for her contributions to the promotion and preservation of African art and culture, as well as her advocacy for greater representation of African voices in the global art discourse.

Other notable individuals with the Oforiatta surname include Kofi Oforiatta, a Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist who founded the Oforiatta Foundation to support education and community development initiatives in Ghana, and Akosua Oforiatta, a Ghanaian politician and women's rights activist who served in the Ghanaian parliament in the 1990s.

While the Oforiatta surname is primarily associated with Ghana and the Akan people, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. Regardless of where they reside, those bearing this name carry with them a rich cultural heritage and a connection to the brave and resilient spirit of their ancestors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oforiatta

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

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

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