Surname · African origin
Mensah
Meaning
The surname Mensah means Third-born son (Akan).
Origin
African
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Mensah
Mensah is an Akan (Ghanaian) name given to a third-born son.
What kind of surname is Mensah?
Mensah is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the African naming tradition — you can read how African surnames were formed on our African last names page.
Other African surnames
Abebe
The flower has bloomed (Amharic)
Adebayo
The crown meets joy (Yoruba)
Adeyemi
The crown befits me (Yoruba)
Afolabi
Born into honour (Yoruba)
Dlamini
A major Nguni clan name
Keita
A Mandinka royal clan name
Moyo
Heart (Shona)
Ndlovu
Elephant (Zulu/Ndebele)
Nkosi
King, chief (Zulu)
Okafor
Boy born on Afor market day (Igbo)
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Mensah mean?
The surname Mensah means Third-born son (Akan). Mensah is an Akan (Ghanaian) name given to a third-born son.
Where does the surname Mensah come from?
Mensah is a surname of African origin.
What kind of surname is Mensah?
Mensah is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other African surnames?
Other African surnames include Abebe, Adebayo, Adeyemi, Afolabi, Dlamini, Keita.