indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from nickname & from occupation)
Usage Western African, Ewe
Other Forms FormsGakpa, Hakpo, Gokpo, Gakpah, Gakpoh, Ngakpo, Ngakpa, Gaikpa, Haïkpo, Haikpo
Meaning & History
Means "iron, metal" in Ewe, possibly derived from a nickname or an occupation. It is usually found in Ghana and Togo. Dutch soccer player Cody Gakpo (1999-) bears this name.