AKPAN
Akpan
Akpan is a British surname of Nigerian origin. It is widely found in the English-speaking West African country of Nigeria, specifically among the Ibibio and Annang ethnic groups, who primarily reside in the southern part of the country.
The surname Akpan is a popular and common name in Nigeria and is often used as a first name as well. Its meaning varies among different Nigerian ethnic groups. In the Ibibio language, Akpan can mean "first son", which signifies the importance of the first male child in the family. Among the Annang people, Akpan can also mean "young man" or "youth".
With the migration of Nigerians to various parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, the surname Akpan has become more prominent in the British context. Individuals bearing the surname Akpan have contributed to various fields in British society, including academia, politics, business, and the arts.
The prevalence of the surname Akpan in the United Kingdom highlights the diversity and cultural richness brought by Nigerian immigrants to British society. The name serves as a testament to the interconnectedness of cultures and the blending of identities in modern Britain.
There are approximately 429 people named Akpan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Akpan.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Dominic
- Emmanuel
- Frank
- Joseph
- Karn
- Marshall
- Peter
- Samuel
- Stephen
Female
- Alice
- Beverley
- Christiana
- Elizabeth
- Esther
- Joy
- Mary
- Rita
- Rose
- Samantha
- Sandra