AMOAKO
Amoako
Amoako is a Ghanaian surname that is common among the Akan ethnic group, particularly the Ashanti and Akyem. The name Amoako is of Akan origin and is given to a male child born on a Saturday according to the traditional Akan day-naming system, where each day of the week is associated with a specific name.
Those bearing the surname Amoako are often proud of their Akan heritage and may be affiliated with traditional Akan customs and practices. The name is believed to bring with it certain unique characteristics and strengths that are associated with the day of the week - Saturday - on which the individual was born.
Over the years, many individuals with the surname Amoako have made significant contributions to various fields, including politics, academia, business, and the arts, both in Ghana and in countries where the Ghanaian diaspora is present. The name has thus become well-known and respected within Ghanaian society and beyond.
The surname Amoako serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of the Akan people and their traditional beliefs and practices. It is a symbol of identity and pride for those who bear it, connecting them to their roots and ancestors.
There are approximately 447 people named Amoako in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Amoako.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Emmanuel
- Ernest
- Frank
- George
- Isaac
- Peter
- Richard
- Samuel
- Stephen
Female
- Beatrice
- Charity
- Doris
- Emefa
- Esther
- Harriet
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nana
- Regina