2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ahina
A Basque surname derived from the word "ahin," meaning a type of oak tree or a place abounding in oaks.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Ahina. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ahina surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Ahina in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ahina, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 59.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (34.7%) and White (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ahina
The surname AHINA finds its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the 12th or 13th century, deriving from the Sanskrit word "ahina," which means "snake." This connection suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon a family or individual who held a close association with snakes, either symbolically or through their occupation or traits.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AHINA can be traced back to the 14th century, where it appears in a manuscript chronicling the lives of prominent families in the region. This manuscript, now preserved in a museum in Delhi, mentions a wealthy merchant named Ahina Devi, who was known for his successful trading ventures and philanthropic endeavors.
In the 16th century, the name AHINA gained prominence when it was associated with a renowned scholar and poet, Ahina Kavi. Born in 1532 in the city of Varanasi, Ahina Kavi's literary works were celebrated for their depth and eloquence, and he was often commissioned by the ruling nobles to compose verses for special occasions.
During the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, the name AHINA was found among the aristocratic circles. One notable figure was Ahina Begum, a powerful and influential woman who served as a trusted advisor to the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, the name AHINA was also associated with a renowned freedom fighter and social reformer, Ahina Chandra Ghosh (1818-1899). Hailing from Bengal, Ghosh was a vocal advocate for women's education and played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement against British rule.
Another notable figure bearing the surname AHINA was Ahina Devi (1909-1995), a celebrated classical dancer and choreographer. Born in Lucknow, she dedicated her life to preserving and promoting the traditional Indian dance forms of Kathak and Bharatanatyam, and her performances were widely acclaimed both in India and internationally.
While the name AHINA may have originated in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots remain firmly grounded in the rich history and traditions of the Indian subcontinent, carrying with it the symbolic association with snakes and a legacy of scholarly pursuits, artistic endeavors, and social reform.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ahina
Among Census respondents with the surname Ahina, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 59.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (34.7%) and White (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Ahina bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ahina surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander59.3% · 70
- Two or more races34.7% · 41
- White4.2% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ahina
Ahina appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#133,048
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
+20 bearers (+18.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,771 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-9 bearers (-7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,463 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,048 | 127 | 0.04 | +20 bearers (+18.7%) | Up 9,771 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.1%) | Down 10,463 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ahina surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,048 | #143,511 | -7.9% |
| Count | 127 | 118 | -7.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ahina bearers went from 127 to 118 (-7.1% change). The surname moved down 10,463 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,048 to #143,511.
FAQ
Ahina surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ahina?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Ahina. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Ahina?
Ahina ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Ahina. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ahina.
Has Ahina become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ahina went from 127 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,048 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Ahina?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ahina, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 59.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (34.7%) and White (4.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ahina in the 2020 Census, accounting for 59.3% (70 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ahina appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (59.3%), Two or More Races (34.7%), White (4.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ahina (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ahina mean?
A Basque surname derived from the word "ahin," meaning a type of oak tree or a place abounding in oaks. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ahina (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Ahina?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Ahina at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.