KUMAH
Kumah
The surname Kumah is of Ghanaian origin, believed to have been adopted by some families of the Akan ethnic group. The Akan people are primarily found in present-day Ghana and Ivory Coast. The name "Kumah" is often associated with the Akan language, spoken by the Akan people.
Those with the surname Kumah may have roots in Ghana, where Akan names usually convey meaningful messages or reflect significant events in a family's history. Surnames in Ghana often contain elements denoting the day of the week a person was born or have other symbolic meanings related to life experiences or circumstances.
The use of the surname Kumah outside Ghana may be due to diaspora communities or migration patterns. Over time, the surname may have spread to different parts of the world as individuals and families established new homes in countries such as the United Kingdom.
As with many surnames, the significance and history of the name Kumah may vary among individuals and families who bear it. Research into family genealogy, historical records, and oral traditions can provide more insight into the specific origins and meanings associated with the surname Kumah.
There are approximately 161 people named Kumah in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Kumah.