About Akpan
The surname Akpan is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Ibibio and Annang ethnic groups in the southern part of Nigeria. It is derived from the Ibibio language, where "Akpan" means "first son" or "elder brother." The name signifies the importance and respect given to the first-born male child in the family, reflecting the cultural significance of lineage and hierarchy within Nigerian society.
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The surname Akpan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Akpan 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 Akpan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Akpan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.