Explore the Family Name Acquah
The meaning of Acquah
West African (Ghana): from an Anglicized form of the Akan male personal name Akwa, of unexplained etymology.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Acquah in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Acquah has noticeably increased in recent years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 82,691st in popularity and appeared 212 times per 100k people. However, by 2010, its rank had risen to 43,006th and the count per 100k people had grown to 503, marking a significant increase of approximately 137.26%. The proportion of the surname Acquah also more than doubled from 0.08 per 100k to 0.17 per 100k, indicating a growth rate of 112.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #43,006 | 47.99% |
| Count | 212 | 503 | 137.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.17 | 112.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Acquah
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Acquah identify as Black. This ethnic identity made up 90.09% in 2000 and increased slightly to 93.44% in 2010. While there were instances of the surname amongst those who identified as two or more races in 2000 (6.60%), this figure decreased to 1.79% by 2010. In addition, some individuals with the Acquah surname identified as Hispanic (3.38%) and White (0.99%) for the first time in 2010. There were no reported instances of the surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.09% | 93.44% | 3.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.38% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 6.6% | 1.79% | -72.88% |
| White | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |