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

Sekyere, 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 Sekyere surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sekyere in America

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

The Sekyere 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 Sekyere.

The history of the last name Sekyere

The surname SEKYERE is believed to have originated in the Ashanti region of Ghana, West Africa. It is a name of Akan origin, one of the major ethnic groups in Ghana. The name likely emerged during the 15th or 16th century when the Ashanti Empire was at its peak.

SEKYERE is thought to be derived from the Akan word "kyere," which means "to show" or "to guide." It may have been a descriptive name given to someone who was a guide or pathfinder, helping travelers navigate through the dense forests and savannas of the region.

There are no known historical references to the surname SEKYERE in ancient manuscripts or records. However, it is possible that variations of the name appeared in oral traditions or local documents that have not survived to modern times.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname SEKYERE can be traced back to the late 18th or early 19th century, during the height of the transatlantic slave trade. Some individuals bearing this name may have been forcibly taken from their homeland and transported to the Americas or the Caribbean, where their descendants carried on the surname.

One notable individual with the surname SEKYERE was Nana Kwasi Sekyere, a prominent chief and warrior in the Ashanti Empire during the early 19th century. He played a crucial role in defending the Ashanti territories against British colonial forces.

Another individual of note was Kwame Sekyere, a renowned traditional healer and herbalist who lived in the Ashanti region in the late 19th century. His knowledge of medicinal plants and traditional remedies was widely respected.

In the 20th century, Akua Sekyere (1920-2005) was a celebrated Ghanaian writer and playwright. Her works often explored the themes of cultural identity, gender roles, and the challenges faced by women in traditional Ghanaian society.

Kwabena Sekyere (1935-2010) was a distinguished Ghanaian diplomat who served as Ambassador to several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

Lastly, Ama Sekyere (1960-present) is a contemporary Ghanaian artist known for her vibrant textile designs and batik paintings, which often depict scenes from Ashanti culture and folklore.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sekyere

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

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

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