UK surname

Yeboah

An Akan surname originating in Ghana, meaning "reborn" or "born again".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Milton Keynes, Merton and Telford and Wrekin.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Yeboah is 1,166 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

1,166

2016, ranked #5,067

Peak year

2016

1,166 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 1,166 in 2016, ranked #5,067.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Map

Yeboah surname distribution map

The map shows where the Yeboah surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Yeboah surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Yeboah over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year	Period	Count	Rank
1997	modern	263	#14,769
1998	modern	282	#14,472
1999	modern	302	#13,895
2000	modern	336	#12,921
2001	modern	331	#12,869
2002	modern	433	#10,780
2003	modern	509	#9,365
2004	modern	636	#7,965
2005	modern	720	#7,161
2006	modern	805	#6,593
2007	modern	875	#6,227
2008	modern	919	#6,040
2009	modern	1,010	#5,716
2010	modern	1,064	#5,590
2011	modern	1,005	#5,799
2012	modern	992	#5,773
2013	modern	1,044	#5,643
2014	modern	1,090	#5,446
2015	modern	1,117	#5,287
2016	modern	1,166	#5,067

Geography

Where Yeboahs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Milton Keynes, Merton, Telford and Wrekin and Haringey. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank	Parish	Area
1	No data	No data

Top modern areas

Rank	Area	District
1	Milton Keynes 018	Milton Keynes
2	Merton 019	Merton
3	Milton Keynes 014	Milton Keynes
4	Telford and Wrekin 018	Telford and Wrekin
5	Haringey 015	Haringey

Forenames

First names often paired with Yeboah

These lists show first names that appear often with the Yeboah surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Nana Mary Elizabeth Comfort Evelyn Agnes Grace Margaret Akua Janet

Recent male names

Eric Samuel George Emmanuel Stephen Kofi Frank Francis David Kwame

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Yeboah

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Yeboah, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Yeboah surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Yeboah household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Yeboah is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Yeboah is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Yeboah falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Yeboah is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: Black - African

This describes the area pattern most associated with Yeboah, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Yeboah

The surname Yeboah has its origins in West Africa, specifically from the Akan people of Ghana. The Akan are one of the major ethnic groups in Ghana, with recorded history dating back several centuries. Yeboah is derived from the Akan language, which belongs to the Kwa branch of the Niger-Congo languages. The name is traditionally associated with the Ashanti and Fante subgroups within the Akan people.

Yeboah has its roots in a day-naming system used by the Akan people. The Akan have a practice of naming their children based on the day of the week they were born, along with considering the child's gender. Yeboah is commonly given to boys born on a Thursday. The female equivalent of Yeboah would be Yaa or Aba. The day names are imbued with meaning and cultural significance, often predicting the child's character traits or destiny.

Historically, the surname Yeboah has been found in oral traditions, folklore, and early colonial records dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Oral history among the Akan people has recorded the name in association with leadership, chieftaincy, and valor. Early written records by European missionaries and traders also include references to prominent individuals bearing the surname Yeboah, highlighting its prevalence among the local populace.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname Yeboah is found in the accounts of Reverend Joseph Dunwell, a Wesleyan Methodist missionary who arrived in Ghana in the 1830s. His diaries mention a local chief named Kwame Yeboah, known for his resistance against the British colonial rule and his efforts to protect the Ashanti Kingdom’s sovereign interests.

Several prominent individuals throughout history have borne the surname Yeboah. One of the most famous is Anthony Yeboah, born in 1966, a celebrated Ghanaian footballer who played for clubs in Ghana, Germany, and England. He became famous during the 1990s for his remarkable goal-scoring ability, particularly during his time with Eintracht Frankfurt and Leeds United, earning him international acclaim.

Another notable figure is Kofi Yeboah, an influential 19th-century Ghanaian cleric and educator who played a crucial role in the early stages of Christian missionary education in Ghana. His contributions to the spread of literacy and Western education among the Akan people were instrumental during the colonial period.

Mercy Yeboah, born in 1934, was a distinguished Ghanaian community leader and women’s rights activist. She was known for her advocacy on behalf of rural women and her efforts to provide them with access to education and healthcare. Her work earned her numerous accolades and a lasting legacy within Ghanaian society.

Yaw Yeboah, a chief of the Fante people in the late 1800s, was another prominent figure. Known for his diplomacy and leadership during turbulent times, Yaw Yeboah managed to maintain relative peace and prosperity for his people amidst the pressures of British colonization.

Martha Yeboah, born in 1887, was a notable Ghanaian author and historian who documented the history and customs of the Akan people. Her extensive writings have provided valuable insights into the cultural and social heritage of the Akan.

The surname Yeboah, rich with cultural and historical significance, continues to be a marker of Akan heritage. Its enduring presence in historical records and contemporary society highlights the lasting legacy of the Akan people and their traditions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Yeboah surname: questions and answers

How common is the Yeboah surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,166 in 2016. That gives Yeboah a modern rank of #5,067.

What does the Yeboah surname mean?