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

Sarfo, 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 Sarfo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sarfo in America

Sarfo is the 62531st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sarfo surname appeared 320 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 Sarfo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sarfo 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 Sarfo

The surname SARFO is believed to have originated in Ghana, West Africa. It is a surname that can be traced back to the Akan people, who are one of the largest ethnic groups in Ghana. The name is thought to be derived from the Akan word "sare," which means a type of valuable wood or tree.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SARFO can be found in the journals of European explorers who visited the region in the 16th century. These explorers often documented the names of local chiefs and leaders they encountered during their travels. It is possible that the surname was first recorded during this time period.

In the 19th century, the SARFO surname appeared in records kept by British colonial administrators in Ghana. These records often listed the names of local chiefs and other prominent individuals. One notable individual from this time period was Nana Sarfo Kantanka, a chief who was born in the early 1800s and played a role in negotiating treaties with the British.

Another historical figure with the SARFO surname was Kwasi Sarfo, a prominent Ghanaian merchant and trader who lived in the late 19th century. He was known for his involvement in the trade of goods such as cocoa and palm oil.

In the early 20th century, a man named Kofi Sarfo gained recognition as a skilled woodcarver and sculptor. His works were exhibited in various galleries and museums, and some of his pieces are still preserved in cultural institutions today.

One of the most famous individuals with the SARFO surname was Kwame Sarfo, a Ghanaian politician and activist who played a significant role in the country's independence movement in the 1950s. He served as a member of parliament and was an influential figure in the negotiations that led to Ghana's independence from British colonial rule in 1957.

While the surname SARFO has its roots in Ghana, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the Akan people and their ancestral homeland in West Africa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sarfo

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

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

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