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

Twumasi, 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 Twumasi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Twumasi in America

Twumasi is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Twumasi surname appeared 225 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 Twumasi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Twumasi 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 Twumasi

The surname TWUMASI originates from the Akan people in modern-day Ghana. It is an ancient name that dates back to the 13th century, during the era of the great Akan empire in West Africa. TWUMASI is derived from the Twi language, spoken by the Akan people, and is believed to be a combination of two words: "Twum" meaning "ghost" or "spirit", and "Asi" meaning "born on".

According to historical records, the name TWUMASI was initially bestowed upon individuals who were born on days considered spiritually significant in Akan culture. These children were believed to possess special abilities or connections to the spiritual realm. The earliest known references to the name can be found in oral traditions and folklore of the Akan people, passed down through generations.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the TWUMASI name can be traced back to a 16th-century manuscript chronicling the lineage of an influential Akan family. This manuscript, preserved in the archives of the Asante kingdom, lists several individuals bearing the surname TWUMASI, indicating its widespread use during that period.

Throughout history, the TWUMASI name has been associated with notable figures from Ghana and the broader Akan diaspora. One such individual was Nana Twumasi Ansa I, a 17th-century ruler of the Akwamu kingdom, known for his military prowess and diplomatic skills. Another prominent TWUMASI was Kwasi Twumasi, a renowned 19th-century Akan scholar and linguist who played a crucial role in preserving and documenting the Twi language.

During the colonial era, the TWUMASI name gained wider recognition as Akan people migrated to other parts of West Africa and the Americas. In the 20th century, notable individuals with the surname TWUMASI include Kofi Twumasi, a Ghanaian politician and diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to several nations, and Kwabena Twumasi, a celebrated Ghanaian artist whose work has been exhibited worldwide.

Throughout its long history, the surname TWUMASI has maintained its connection to the Akan culture and traditions, serving as a testament to the rich heritage of the Ghanaian people. While the name's precise origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, its enduring presence reflects the resilience and pride of the Akan community.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Twumasi

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

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

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