Akans

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Meaning

Derived from the Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast.

Etymology

The surname is derived from the Akan ethnic group of West Africa, primarily found in Ghana. It may function as an ethnic identifier or be derived from Akan personal names or clan affiliations.

About the Akans Surname

A West African surname derived from the Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast. It is primarily found in West Africa and among diaspora communities.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 8,000 bearers in the United States #1,263 most common surname
Rare Common

Primarily found in Ghana, Ivory Coast, and West African diaspora communities.

Akans Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Akans Surname