About Boateng
The surname Boateng is of Akan origin and is predominantly found among the Akan people of Ghana. It is derived from the Akan words "boa" meaning "snake" and "teng" meaning "to climb." Therefore, the surname Boateng can be interpreted to mean "one who climbs the snake" or "snake climber." It is believed that the name was originally given to individuals who were skilled at climbing trees or had a close association with snakes, possibly indicating a connection to spiritual or mystical practices within the Akan culture. Today, the surname Boateng is widely spread among the Akan people and has become a prominent and respected name in Ghanaian society.
The surname Boateng is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boateng 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 Boateng is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Boateng in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Boateng using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.