BOAMPONG
Boampong
Boampong is a surname of Ghanaian origin that has also been adopted by some families in the United Kingdom. The name is typically found among the Akan ethnic group in Ghana, where it holds cultural significance.
The Boampong surname is believed to have originated from the Akan language, with "Boa" meaning "snake" and "mPɔng" meaning "hunt". Therefore, the name is thought to signify someone who is skilled at hunting snakes or someone with a brave and agile character, akin to a snake hunter.
In the United Kingdom, the Boampong surname may be traced back to immigration patterns from Ghana, particularly during the mid-20th century when there was an influx of Ghanaians moving to Britain. The surname has since become established in British society, with individuals bearing this name making various contributions to different fields like academia, business, sports, and the arts.
Overall, the Boampong surname represents a fusion of Ghanaian heritage and British identity, capturing the multicultural essence of modern British society.
There are approximately 161 people named Boampong in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Boampong.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Akwasi
- Bradley
- Derrick
- Emmanuel
- Eric
- Ernest
- Joseph
- Kwame
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Abena
- Angela
- Comfort
- Edna
- Emma
- Esther
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah