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

Tuffour, 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 Tuffour surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tuffour in America

Tuffour is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tuffour surname appeared 144 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 Tuffour.

The history of the last name Tuffour

The surname Tuffour has its origins in Ghana, West Africa, dating back to the 18th century. It is believed to have derived from the Akan language, where the word "tufuor" means "wealthy" or "rich." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who possessed considerable wealth or status within their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tuffour can be found in the historical records of the Ashanti Empire, a powerful kingdom that existed in present-day Ghana from the late 17th century to the late 19th century. These records indicate that several prominent families within the Ashanti nobility bore the surname Tuffour, indicating their affluence and social standing.

During the colonial era, when Ghana was under British rule, the name Tuffour appeared in various administrative documents and records maintained by the colonial authorities. This further solidified its presence in the region's historical annals.

Notably, the name Tuffour has been associated with several influential figures throughout history. One such individual was Kwasi Tuffour, a renowned Ghanaian politician and diplomat who served as the Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana from 1993 to 2001. Born in 1935, he played a pivotal role in shaping the country's political landscape during the post-independence era.

Another prominent individual bearing the surname Tuffour was Kwabena Tuffour, a celebrated Ghanaian writer and academic who lived from 1928 to 2005. His literary works, which explored themes of cultural identity and societal dynamics, garnered critical acclaim and contributed significantly to the development of Ghanaian literature.

In the realm of sports, the name Tuffour is associated with Samuel Tuffour, a former Ghanaian professional footballer who represented his country at the international level. Born in 1983, he played as a defender for various clubs in Ghana and Europe, including the prestigious English club, Burnley FC.

Additionally, the surname Tuffour has been linked to several historical place names within Ghana. For instance, the town of Tuffour Nkwanta, located in the Brong Ahafo Region, likely derived its name from the Tuffour family or individuals who once resided there.

Throughout its history, the surname Tuffour has undergone various spelling variations, such as Tuffur, Tuffore, and Tufour, reflecting the fluidity of language and the influence of different cultures and dialects within the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tuffour

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

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

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