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

Sakyi, 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 Sakyi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sakyi in America

Sakyi is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sakyi surname appeared 190 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 Sakyi.

The history of the last name Sakyi

The surname Sakyi originates from the Akan people of Ghana in West Africa. It is believed to have derived from the Akan word "saki," which means "a male born on Sunday." The name likely emerged in the 13th or 14th century when the Akan ethnic group settled in the region that is now modern-day Ghana.

One of the earliest known references to the name Sakyi can be found in the oral traditions and folktales of the Akan people. These stories often featured characters with the name Sakyi, indicating its widespread use among the Akan communities.

In the 16th century, with the arrival of European traders and explorers in West Africa, the name Sakyi began appearing in written records. Portuguese and Dutch chroniclers often documented the names of local chiefs and leaders they encountered, preserving the name's spelling in their accounts.

A notable figure with the surname Sakyi was Nana Osei Bonsu Sakyi, a powerful chief who ruled over the Asante Kingdom in the late 17th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Asante Empire, which became one of the most influential kingdoms in West Africa.

Another prominent individual was Kwasi Sakyi, a renowned Akan philosopher and scholar who lived in the 18th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of Akan culture, traditions, and ethics.

In the 19th century, the name Sakyi gained prominence with the rise of the Fante Confederation, a powerful alliance of Akan states along the coast of present-day Ghana. One of the leaders of the Confederation was Kweku Sakyi, who played a vital role in negotiating trade agreements with European merchants.

During the colonial era, the surname Sakyi appeared in administrative records and census documents compiled by the British authorities in the Gold Coast (now Ghana). This helped to further solidify the name's place in the historical record.

Other notable individuals with the surname Sakyi include Kwame Sakyi, a prominent 20th-century Ghanaian politician and statesman, and Akua Sakyi, a respected writer and educator who contributed significantly to the preservation of Akan literature and folklore.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sakyi

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

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

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