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

Vuu, 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 Vuu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vuu in America

Vuu is the 43969th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vuu surname appeared 490 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 Vuu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vuu 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 Vuu

The surname Vuu originates from the West African region, specifically from the Akan people of modern-day Ghana and Ivory Coast. The name can be traced back to the 15th century during the height of the Ashanti Empire.

Vuu is derived from the Akan word "vuu," which translates to "wind" or "breeze." It is likely that the name was initially given as a descriptive moniker or a nickname to individuals who were known for their swift movements or agility.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Vuu appears in the oral histories and traditions of the Ashanti people. These ancient stories mention a revered hunter named Kofi Vuu, who lived in the late 16th century and was renowned for his tracking skills and ability to move swiftly through the dense forests.

In the 17th century, during the era of European exploration and colonization, the surname Vuu was documented in the records of Portuguese and Dutch traders who had established outposts along the Gold Coast. One notable figure from this period was Kwame Vuu, a local chief who played a pivotal role in negotiating trade agreements with the Europeans in the 1680s.

As the transatlantic slave trade intensified, many Africans bearing the surname Vuu were forcibly transported to the Americas, where their name was often anglicized or misspelled. In the Caribbean, there are records of an enslaved man named Quao Vuu who was born in Ghana around 1730 and later gained his freedom, becoming a successful merchant in Jamaica.

In the 19th century, the Vuu surname gained prominence in West Africa through the exploits of Nana Yaa Vuu, a powerful queen and military strategist of the Ashanti Empire. She led her troops in several decisive battles against the British colonial forces between 1824 and 1831, earning her a legendary status among her people.

Another notable figure was Kwasi Vuu, a famous Ghanaian drummer and composer who lived from 1890 to 1962. He is credited with popularizing and preserving many traditional Akan rhythms and musical forms, which continue to influence modern African music.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vuu

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

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

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