About Okyere
The surname Okyere 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 "Okyere" means "male born on a particular day." The name is often given to a male child born on a Sunday, as each day of the week in Akan culture is associated with a specific name. The surname Okyere thus signifies the day of the week on which the individual was born, reflecting the importance of naming practices and cultural traditions within the Akan community.
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The surname Okyere is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Okyere 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 Okyere in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Okyere using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.