YEBOAH
Yeboah
Yeboah is a British surname of Ghanaian origin. The name Yeboah is derived from the Akan language spoken in Ghana and it means "born on a Thursday", reflecting the traditional Akan naming system based on the day of the week on which a child is born.
The surname Yeboah is most commonly found among the Ghanaian diaspora in the United Kingdom, particularly among the Ghanaian community in London and other urban areas. The migration of Ghanaians to the United Kingdom has led to the spread of the surname Yeboah within the British population.
Notable individuals with the surname Yeboah include Tony Yeboah, a former Ghanaian professional footballer who played for Leeds United in the English Premier League during the 1990s. Tony Yeboah gained fame for his powerful and spectacular goals, earning him a place in the hearts of football fans in the UK.
The surname Yeboah is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Akan people of Ghana and serves as a reminder of the diverse ethnic influences that have shaped the British population over the centuries.
There are approximately 1,588 people named Yeboah in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,113th most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Yeboah.
Region of origin: Africa
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Charles
- David
- Edmund
- Emmanuel
- Eric
- Francis
- Frank
- George
- John
- Kofi
- Kwame
- Kwasi
- Samuel
- Stephen
Female
- Afua
- Agnes
- Akua
- Ama
- Comfort
- Elizabeth
- Evelyn
- Georgina
- Grace
- Janet
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nana