ADJEI
Adjei
Adjei is a surname of Ghanaian origin, commonly found among the Akan ethnic group in Ghana. The name Adjei is often given to the firstborn male child in Akan families as a symbol of lineage and honour.
The roots of the Adjei surname can be traced back to the Akan people who traditionally favoured names that conveyed meaning or reflected the circumstances surrounding a child's birth. Adjei is believed to have derived from the Akan word "Adje", which means a baby that travels, symbolising the importance of the firstborn child in Akan culture.
Over time, the Adjei surname has spread beyond Ghana, particularly to countries with significant Ghanaian diaspora communities such as the United Kingdom. In the UK, individuals with the surname Adjei have made notable contributions in various fields, including academia, sports, and the arts.
The prevalence of the Adjei surname serves as a reminder of Ghana's rich cultural heritage and the enduring connections maintained by the Ghanaian diaspora around the world. Today, the surname Adjei continues to be cherished as a symbol of family, tradition, and pride among individuals of Akan descent.
There are approximately 1,710 people named Adjei in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,798th most common surname in Britain. Around 26 in a million people in Britain are named Adjei.
Region of origin: Africa
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Daniel
- Emmanuel
- Eric
- Joseph
- Kofi
- Michael
- Nana
- Osei
- Richard
- Samuel
- Stephen
Female
- Agnes
- Beatrice
- Charlotte
- Elizabeth
- Esther
- Evelyn
- Felicia
- Gloria
- Margaret
- Mary
- Mercy
- Nana
- Sarah