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

Quarshie, 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 Quarshie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quarshie in America

Quarshie is the 68949th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quarshie surname appeared 285 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 Quarshie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quarshie to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Quarshie

The surname Quarshie is of Ghanaian origin, originating from the Akan people of Ghana in West Africa. It is believed to have derived from the Akan word "kwarshi," which means "left-handed" or "unconventional."

The earliest known records of the name can be traced back to the 17th century in the region of Akuapem, located in the Eastern Region of modern-day Ghana. During this time, the name was often associated with skilled artisans and craftsmen who were known for their unique and unconventional techniques.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quarshie can be found in the writings of the Dutch linguist and historian, Willem Bosman, who documented the Akan people and their customs in his work "A New and Accurate Description of the Coast of Guinea" published in 1705. Bosman mentions a local chief named Quarshie who played a significant role in the trade relations between the Akan and the Dutch traders.

In the 19th century, the name gained prominence with the story of Tetteh Quarshie, a Ghanaian blacksmith who is credited with introducing cocoa farming to Ghana. Born in 1842, Tetteh Quarshie is revered as the founding father of Ghana's cocoa industry, which has become a major economic driver for the country.

Another notable figure with the surname Quarshie is Kwame Quarshie, a Ghanaian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Pan-African Congress in the 1920s. He played a pivotal role in advocating for the decolonization of British territories in Africa.

The name Quarshie has also been associated with various place names in Ghana, such as Quarshie Town, a suburb of Accra, the capital city. This area was named after a prominent Quarshie family who settled there in the late 19th century.

Other notable individuals with the surname Quarshie include:

1. Kwame Quarshie Idun (1892-1972), a Ghanaian lawyer and political activist.
2. Emmanuel Quarshie (born 1987), a Ghanaian professional footballer.
3. Nana Fredua Quarshie (1890-1969), a Ghanaian traditional ruler and chief of Akuapem.
4. Alfred Quarshie (born 1987), a Ghanaian professional footballer.
5. Kofi Quarshie (1922-1994), a Ghanaian educationist and author.

While the name Quarshie has its roots in Ghana, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and globalization. However, its historical significance and connection to the Akan culture of Ghana remain deeply ingrained in its etymology and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quarshie

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

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 Quarshie 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Quarshie has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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