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

Quarcoo, 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 Quarcoo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quarcoo in America

Quarcoo is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quarcoo surname appeared 118 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 Quarcoo.

The history of the last name Quarcoo

The surname Quarcoo is believed to have originated in the West African country of Ghana. It is a name that can be traced back to the Akan people, one of the largest ethnic groups in the region. The name is thought to be derived from the Akan word "kwarku," which means "man of authority" or "leader."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quarcoo can be found in historical documents from the 18th century, when Ghana was known as the Gold Coast. During this time, the region was a major hub for the trans-Atlantic slave trade, and many Africans were forcibly transported to the Americas.

In the 19th century, a man named Kwaku Quarcoo was a prominent chief and leader in the Akuapem region of Ghana. He played a significant role in negotiating with British colonial authorities and advocating for the rights of his people.

Another notable figure with the surname Quarcoo was Emmanuel Quarcoo, a Ghanaian politician and diplomat who served as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs in the 1960s. He was instrumental in shaping Ghana's foreign policy during the early years of independence.

In the 20th century, Kofi Quarcoo was a renowned Ghanaian artist and sculptor. His works celebrated traditional Akan culture and were exhibited both locally and internationally.

More recently, Kwame Quarcoo was a Ghanaian football player who represented his country in the 1970s and 1980s. He played as a defender for various clubs in Ghana and had a successful career.

Outside of Ghana, the surname Quarcoo can be found among descendants of the African diaspora in countries like the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. The name has been carried across generations and continents, a testament to the resilience and endurance of the Akan people and their cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quarcoo

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

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

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