About Prempeh
The surname Prempeh is of Akan origin and is predominantly found among the Ashanti people of Ghana. It is derived from the Akan words "prem," meaning "to be victorious," and "peh," meaning "elephant." Therefore, the surname Prempeh signifies "victorious elephant" and is often associated with strength, power, and leadership. It is a royal surname, as it was historically borne by several Ashanti kings, including the famous King Prempeh I, who led the Ashanti resistance against British colonial rule in the late 19th century.
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The surname Prempeh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Prempeh 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 Prempeh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Prempeh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.