Ashanti

Ashanti Meaning & Origin

About Ashanti
The surname Ashanti is derived from the Akan people of Ghana, West Africa. It is a matrilineal surname that is typically given to children born on a Friday. The name Ashanti means "the people of Asante," referring to the Asante kingdom, which was one of the most powerful and influential states in West Africa during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Ashanti people are known for their rich cultural heritage, including their vibrant traditions, art, and history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Ashanti is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Ashanti: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ashanti based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Ashanti is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AXNT
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A20530
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 SH AA1 N T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ashanti*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AXNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A253

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ashanti in Braille

Here's how to represent Ashanti in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Ashanti in braille

How to sign the name Ashanti using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Ashanti using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ashanti in sign language

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