About Sowah
The surname Sowah is of Akan origin and is predominantly found among the Akan people of Ghana. It is a matrilineal surname, meaning it is passed down through the mother's line. The name Sowah is derived from the Akan word "sowa," which means "born on a Monday." In Akan culture, each day of the week is associated with a specific name, and individuals born on a Monday are given the name Sowah. Therefore, the surname Sowah signifies a person who was born on a Monday within the Akan community.
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The surname Sowah is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sowah 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 Sowah is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sowah in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sowah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.