Find out how popular the last name Ahola is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ahola.

Ahola, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ahola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ahola in America

Ahola is the 35721st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ahola surname appeared 629 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ahola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ahola to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ahola

The surname Ahola has its origins in Finland, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Finnish word "ahola," which means "promontory" or "headland." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a promontory or on a headland.

Ahola is a relatively common surname in Finland, particularly in the western and southwestern regions of the country. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of Turku, which was the capital of Finland until the early 19th century.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the name Ahola was Matti Ahola, a farmer and landowner from the village of Ahola in the municipality of Lohja. Matti Ahola was known for his contributions to the local community and his efforts in promoting agricultural practices in the region.

During the 18th century, the Ahola name appeared in various historical records, including the census records of the town of Pori. One of the most prominent individuals with this surname during this time was Jaakko Ahola (1732-1804), a merchant and trader who established successful businesses in the coastal areas of western Finland.

In the 19th century, the Ahola family continued to play a significant role in various fields. Antti Ahola (1815-1887) was a renowned Finnish politician and member of the Diet of Finland, representing the rural population of the Turku and Pori regions.

Another notable figure with the surname Ahola was Viljami Ahola (1865-1942), a Finnish composer and conductor. He is best known for his contributions to the development of Finnish classical music and his efforts in promoting the works of famous Finnish composers such as Jean Sibelius.

One of the most recent historical figures with the surname Ahola was Tauno Ahola (1913-1989), a Finnish diplomat and ambassador who served in various countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War era.

While the surname Ahola may have originated from a specific geographic location, it has since become widely distributed across Finland and even beyond, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ahola

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ahola.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ahola was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ahola has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ahola was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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