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

Serwaa, 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 Serwaa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Serwaa in America

Serwaa is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Serwaa surname appeared 113 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 Serwaa.

The history of the last name Serwaa

The surname "SERWAA" originates from Ghana in West Africa. It is an Akan name from the Ashanti ethnic group, where it is traditionally given as a first name to a female born on Thursday.

The name "SERWAA" is derived from the Akan word "awukudae" which means "Thursday." In the Akan culture, each day of the week is associated with a specific name, and children are often named based on the day they were born.

Although "SERWAA" is primarily a first name, it has been adopted as a surname by some Ghanaian families over time. The earliest recorded use of "SERWAA" as a surname dates back to the late 19th century, during the colonial era in Ghana.

One notable historical figure with the surname "SERWAA" was Nana Yaa Serwaa, a prominent queen mother of the Ashanti Kingdom in the early 20th century. She played a significant role in the Ashanti resistance against British colonialism and was highly respected for her leadership and influence.

Another individual with the surname "SERWAA" was Kwaku Serwaa, a renowned Ghanaian sculptor and woodcarver who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works, which often depicted traditional Ashanti themes and motifs, are considered important contributions to Ghanaian art and cultural heritage.

In the realm of education, Akua Serwaa was a pioneering Ghanaian educator and advocate for women's rights. She established one of the first girls' schools in Ghana in the early 20th century and worked tirelessly to promote educational opportunities for women.

A contemporary figure with the surname "SERWAA" is Efua Serwaa, a Ghanaian writer and poet who has gained recognition for her works that explore themes of identity, culture, and the African diaspora experience.

It is important to note that while "SERWAA" is a traditional Akan name, it has transcended its cultural origins and is now found among various Ghanaian ethnic groups and communities, reflecting the diversity and richness of Ghanaian culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Serwaa

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

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

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