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

Takyi, 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 Takyi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Takyi in America

Takyi is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Takyi surname appeared 139 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 Takyi.

The history of the last name Takyi

The surname TAKYI originates from Ghana, West Africa, and can be traced back to the 17th century. It is a name derived from the Akan language, with its roots in the word "takye," meaning "foreigner" or "stranger." The name was likely given to individuals who migrated or settled in new areas, distinguishing them as outsiders.

In the early 18th century, the TAKYI name appeared in records of the Ashanti Kingdom, a powerful empire that ruled over present-day Ghana and parts of neighboring countries. The Ashanti were known for their sophisticated governance system and military prowess, and members of the TAKYI family may have played roles in the kingdom's administration or military campaigns.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the TAKYI surname was Nana Takyi Kusi, a prominent chief who lived in the late 18th century. He was renowned for his wisdom and leadership, and his name is mentioned in oral histories and local folklore of the Ashanti people.

During the 19th century, the TAKYI name appeared in British colonial records, as the Ashanti Kingdom came into conflict with the expanding British Empire. Kwasi Takyi, born in 1825, was a notable figure who led resistance efforts against British colonization, defending the sovereignty of the Ashanti Kingdom.

In the early 20th century, the name TAKYI gained wider recognition with the birth of Kwame Takyi, a prominent Ghanaian politician and activist who fought for Ghana's independence from British rule. Born in 1910, Kwame Takyi played a significant role in the country's struggle for self-governance and served in various government positions after independence in 1957.

Another notable figure was Yaa Takyi, a celebrated Ghanaian writer and poet who lived from 1920 to 2005. Her works explored themes of cultural identity, tradition, and the experiences of Ghanaian women. She was widely acclaimed for her contributions to the country's literary landscape.

The TAKYI name has also been associated with various locations and place names in Ghana, such as Takyi Nkwanta, a town in the Bono East Region, and Takyi Akura, a village in the Ashanti Region. These place names reflect the historical presence and influence of individuals bearing the TAKYI surname in different parts of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Takyi

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

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

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