YAW
Yaw
Yaw is a British surname of Ghanaian origin, derived from the Akan people of Ghana. It is commonly used as a first name in Ghana, particularly among the Akan ethnic group, but has also been adopted as a surname by some individuals in the United Kingdom.
The name Yaw is traditionally given to a male child born on a Thursday, as per the Akan naming system, where each day of the week is associated with a particular name. Yaw is the Akan name for Thursday, and it signifies the unique bond between the individual and the day of the week they were born.
Individuals bearing the surname Yaw in the UK may have Ghanaian heritage or familial connections to Ghana. The surname serves as a reminder of the rich cultural diversity and migration patterns that have influenced British society.
The Yaw surname reflects the interconnectedness of Ghanaian and British cultures, highlighting the global nature of surnames and the diverse origins of individuals in the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 127 people named Yaw in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Yaw.
Region of origin: Africa
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Boateng
- Chee
- Chun
- David
Female
- Oi
- Oi-lee
- Rachel