About Afriyie
The surname Afriyie is of Akan origin and is commonly found among the Akan people of Ghana. It is derived from the Akan word "Afri" meaning "born on a Friday" and the suffix "-yie" which signifies "born to." Therefore, the surname Afriyie can be interpreted to mean "born on a Friday" or "one who is born to a Friday." In Akan culture, the day of the week on which a person is born is believed to have significant influence on their character and destiny.
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The surname Afriyie is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Afriyie based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Afriyie in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Afriyie using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.