OWUSU-ANSAH
Also recorded as Owusu Ansah, Owusuansah
Owusu-Ansah
The surname Owusu-Ansah is of Ghanaian origin and is most commonly found among the Akan people of Ghana. The name Owusu-Ansah is a combination of two Akan names; "Owusu" and "Ansah".
The name "Owusu" is a common Akan surname that is typically given to a male child born on a Sunday. In Akan culture, the day of the week on which a child is born is significant, and names are often chosen based on the day of the week.
The name "Ansah" is also of Akan origin and is a surname that is given to a male child born on a Thursday. Like "Owusu", "Ansah" carries with it cultural significance related to the day of the week on which the individual was born.
When combined, the name Owusu-Ansah symbolises the birth of a male child on both a Sunday and a Thursday. This double-day naming tradition is a common practice among the Akan people of Ghana and is used to celebrate the unique circumstances of an individual's birth.
Individuals bearing the surname Owusu-Ansah often have strong ties to Akan culture and tradition, and the name serves as a reminder of their heritage and ancestry. The Owusu-Ansah surname is a testament to the rich cultural diversity and naming practices found within the Akan community in Ghana.
There are approximately 422 people named Owusu-Ansah in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Owusu-Ansah.