Explore the Family Name Akoto
The meaning of Akoto
West African (Ghana): Akan name of unexplained etymology.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Akoto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Akoto has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Akoto was ranked 102,173rd in popularity and had a count of 163 occurrences. By 2010, its rank improved to 62,714 with the count increasing to 319, reflecting an impressive 95.71% growth. The proportion per 100,000 also rose from 0.06 to 0.11 which indicates an 83.33% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,173 | #62,714 | 38.62% |
| Count | 163 | 319 | 95.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.11 | 83.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Akoto
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Akoto surname identify as Black. This demographic saw a slight increase from 90.80% in 2000 to 95.92% in 2010. During the same period, there were no recorded instances of Akoto being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, White, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. However, there was a noted decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 5.52% to 2.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.8% | 95.92% | 5.64% |
| Two or More Races | 5.52% | 2.51% | -54.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |