There's a stereotype in the UK of African-americans often having names that sound unique (Deshawn, Lekeisha) compared to other populations within America, is this a stereotype that reflects the actual situation, and if so what's the historical basis for this? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

There's a stereotype in the UK of African-americans often having names that sound unique (Deshawn, Lekeisha) compared to other populations within America, is this a stereotype that reflects the actual situation, and if so what's the historical basis for this?

by CocoChunks

DontBAfraidOfTheEdge

Credit to u/mrbadidea2 I think he gave a pretty relevant answer to a similar question https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/26y0oi/when_and_why_did_black_names_eg_jaquan_damarius/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

Don't know anymore myself, but I thought the above might help you