Explore the Family Name Agyemang
The meaning of Agyemang
West African (Ghana): Akan name, a variant of Agyeman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Agyemang in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Agyemang has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Agyemang was ranked as the 43,875th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to 24,466th place - an improvement of 44.24 percent. The number of people with this surname more than doubled over this period, increasing from 463 in 2000 to 1,023 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Agyemang per 100,000 people also saw a substantial increase of 105.88 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #24,466 | 44.24% |
| Count | 463 | 1,023 | 120.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.35 | 105.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Agyemang
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Agyemang. There were notable changes from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased slightly from 93.95 percent to 97.46 percent. Those reporting two or more races decreased significantly, from 4.32 percent to 0.59 percent. The proportions of other ethnicities, including Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, remained unchanged, while a small percentage (0.78) identified as White in 2010, a category that was previously unrepresented. The Hispanic representation remained stable at 1.08 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.95% | 97.46% | 3.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.08% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.32% | 0.59% | -86.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |