Opoku

Opoku Meaning & Origin

About Opoku
The surname Opoku is of Akan origin and is predominantly found among the Akan people of Ghana. It is derived from the Akan word "opoku" which means "eagle." The name is often associated with strength, power, and leadership, as the eagle is considered a symbol of these qualities in Akan culture. The surname Opoku is commonly used as a given name as well, and it is often given to children born on a Sunday, as "Kwasi Opoku" is a traditional Akan name for a male child born on that day.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Opoku: 1,228
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,330
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Opoku 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 Opoku is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APK
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O1020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 P OW1 K UW2
🌐 IPA
/opoku*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Opoku in Braille

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

The name Opoku in braille

How to sign the name Opoku using Sign Language

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

The name Opoku in sign language

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