About Nyarko
The surname Nyarko is of Akan origin and is predominantly found among the Akan people of Ghana. It is derived from the Akan language, specifically the Twi dialect, where "nyarko" means "eight." In Akan culture, names are often given based on the day of the week a person is born, and "nyarko" is associated with individuals born on the eighth day of the week. Therefore, the surname Nyarko signifies the lineage or ancestry of those born on the eighth day, reflecting the importance of day names in Akan culture.
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The surname Nyarko is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nyarko 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 Nyarko in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nyarko using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.