BONSU
Bonsu
Bonsu is a prominent surname of Akan origin, commonly found among the Akan people of Ghana, West Africa. The name Bonsu is primarily of royal significance within the Akan culture, denoting a member of a royal or noble family.
In Ghanaian society, individuals bearing the surname Bonsu are often associated with leadership, nobility, and a sense of tradition. The Bonsu clan is known for its historical ties to governance and authority, with many members having held influential positions throughout the country's history.
The surname Bonsu is derived from the Akan language, with "Bo" signifying dignity, honour, or reverence, and "Nsu" representing water. Therefore, the name Bonsu is often interpreted as "one who commands respect like water".
Over the years, the Bonsu name has spread beyond Ghana, with individuals bearing this surname found in various parts of the world due to migration and globalisation. Despite this expansion, the sense of pride, heritage, and authority associated with the Bonsu name remains strong among those who carry it.
In modern times, individuals with the surname Bonsu continue to excel in diverse fields, including politics, business, academia, and the arts, upholding the legacy of their ancestors and contributing to the rich tapestry of the global Akan community.
There are approximately 857 people named Bonsu in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,336th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Bonsu.
Region of origin: Africa
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Charles
- Eric
- George
- Ibrahim
- Kofi
- Kwabena
- Kwame
- Osei
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Akosua
- Akua
- Ama
- Beatrice
- Brenda
- Doris
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Georgina
- Joyce
- Lydia
- Mary
- Nana
- Sandra
Similar and related surnames
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