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

Quartey, 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 Quartey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quartey in America

Quartey is the 46568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quartey surname appeared 457 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 Quartey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quartey 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 Quartey

The surname Quartey is of Ghanaian origin, believed to have originated from the Akan language spoken in parts of West Africa. It is thought to be derived from the word "kwarte," which means "fourth-born child" or "fourth in line."

The earliest recorded instances of the Quartey surname date back to the 17th century in the Akan regions of present-day Ghana. During this time, the name was often spelled in various ways, such as "Kwartey" or "Quarte," reflecting the differences in pronunciation and local dialects.

One of the earliest known references to the Quartey name can be found in historical records of the Akan people's migration and settlement patterns, as they established new communities and lineages across the region.

In the 18th century, the Quartey surname gained prominence with the rise of James Quartey (1720-1792), a prominent Akan chief and trader who played a significant role in facilitating trade relations between the local communities and European merchants along the Gold Coast.

Another notable figure bearing the Quartey name was Nana Akua Quartey (1842-1916), a respected queen mother and influential leader in the Akan society, renowned for her wisdom and diplomacy in resolving disputes among various clans.

During the 20th century, the Quartey surname gained international recognition with the literary works of Michael Quartey (1920-1992), a renowned Ghanaian author and poet whose novels and poems explored themes of cultural identity, family dynamics, and the complexities of modern African society.

In more recent times, the Quartey surname has been carried by notable individuals such as Emmanuel Quartey (1958-), a renowned Ghanaian sculptor and artist whose works have been exhibited globally, and Kwei Quartey (1962-), a Ghanaian-American author and writer known for his critically acclaimed crime fiction novels set in Ghana.

While the Quartey surname has its roots in the Akan culture of Ghana, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diasporic communities, carrying with it the rich cultural heritage and history of the Akan people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quartey

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

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

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