Kankam

Kankam is a British surname of Ghanaian origin. The name is derived from the Akan language spoken in Ghana and is believed to mean "one who came to help" or "one who came to save".

The Kankam surname is relatively rare in the UK, with most bearers of the name having Ghanaian heritage. The Ghanaian community in the UK has grown steadily over the years, leading to an increase in the presence of surnames such as Kankam.

Individuals with the surname Kankam have made various contributions in different fields, including academia, business, politics, and the arts. These individuals have played a role in enriching the cultural diversity of Britain and have contributed to the strong ties between the UK and Ghana.

The Kankam surname represents a blend of Ghanaian heritage and British identity, highlighting the multicultural nature of contemporary British society.

There are approximately 119 people named Kankam in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Kankam.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Anthony
  • Emmanuel
  • Isaac
  • Karl
  • Kofi
  • Kwabena
  • Mark
  • Osei
  • Richard
  • William

Female

  • Abena
  • Akua
  • Anita
  • Brenda
  • Dora
  • Esther
  • Florence
  • Joyce
  • Khadija
  • Priscilla

Similar and related surnames

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