There are
1596
Asantes in the USA
Asante is the
17605th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Asante

NanaYaa

Nana Yaa Asantewaa was a Ghanaian queen mother and warrior who led the Ashanti resistance against British colonialism in the early 20th century.

OlatunjiAsante

Olatunji Asante is a Nigerian filmmaker and director known for his critically acclaimed films like 'The Narrow Path' and 'The Assassin's Practice.'

KwameAsante

Kwame Asante is a British author and playwright known for his works in the genre of young adult fiction, including the 'The Blackman's Guide to Understanding the Blackwoman.'

AkosuaBusia

Akosua Busia is a Ghanaian actress and writer known for her role as Nettie Harris in the film 'The Color Purple' and her work in African women's rights activism.

MolefiKete

Molefi Kete Asante is an African-American scholar, author, and philosopher known for his pioneering work in the field of Afrocentricity and African studies.

JayAsante

Jay Asante is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club and the Ghana national team.

AlbertAsante

Albert Asante is a Ghanaian actor known for his roles in Ghanaian and Nigerian films, including 'Sons of Satan' and 'The Ultimate Power.'

AkosuaSerwaa

Akosua Serwaa Asante is a Ghanaian poet and writer known for her poems exploring themes of love, identity, and social justice.

NanaAsante

Nana Asante Bedietuo is a Ghanaian lawyer and legal expert who has served as the Secretary to the President of Ghana and the Executive Secretary of the President's Office.

KwameAsante

Kwame Asante Boateng is a Ghanaian entrepreneur and business executive known for his work in the telecommunications industry and his philanthropic efforts.

Asante Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Asante' is of Akan origin and is primarily associated with the Ashanti people of Ghana. It is derived from the Akan word 'Asantewaa,' which means 'warrior and 'Asantehene,' which means 'king of all the Ashanti people.'
Geographic DistributionThe name 'Asante' is most commonly found in Ghana, particularly among the Ashanti people. It is also present in other countries with significant Ashanti diaspora communities, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Asante' include 'Asantehene,' 'Asantewaa,' and 'Asantewa.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Asante' can be traced to the Ashanti diaspora communities in various countries, as well as the movement of Ashanti people themselves within Ghana and neighboring regions.