APPIAH
Appiah
Appiah is a surname of Akan origin, commonly found among the Asante people in Ghana. The name derives from the Twi language and may refer to a particular day of the week or have other significant meanings.
Origins
The Appiah surname is believed to have originated among the Asante people of Ghana. It is a common surname in Ghana and is often passed down from generation to generation.
Notable Individuals
1. Kwame Anthony Appiah
- Born: May 8, 1954
- Occupation: Philosopher, novelist, and professor
- Notable Works: "In My Father's House," "The Ethics of Identity"
- Achievements: Known for his works on ethics, identity, and cosmopolitanism, he has received numerous awards and honours for his contributions to philosophy and literature.
2. Stephen Appiah
- Born: December 24, 1980
- Occupation: Former professional footballer
- Notable Teams: Juventus, Fenerbahçe, Ghana national football team
- Achievements: Stephen Appiah has had a successful career as a footballer, representing Ghana in multiple international competitions and earning accolades for his leadership on and off the pitch.
Distribution
While historically a predominantly Ghanaian surname, individuals with the surname Appiah can now be found across the globe due to migration and the diaspora.
Cultural Significance
In Ghanaian culture, surnames often carry significant meanings or connections to ancestral roots. The Appiah surname may reflect aspects of identity, lineage, or personal characteristics.
Overall, the surname Appiah represents a rich heritage and is associated with notable individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields.
There are approximately 1,948 people named Appiah in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,299th most common surname in Britain. Around 30 in a million people in Britain are named Appiah.
Region of origin: Africa
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Charles
- David
- John
- Joseph
- Kenneth
- Kofi
- Kwame
- Richard
- Samuel
- Stephen
Female
- Agnes
- Ama
- Anita
- Comfort
- Cynthia
- Elizabeth
- Esther
- Florence
- Janet
- Juliana
- Mavis
- Nana
- Rose