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

Aiono, 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 Aiono surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aiono in America

Aiono is the 55505th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aiono surname appeared 370 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 Aiono.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aiono 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 Aiono

The surname AIONO traces its origins to the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific Ocean. It is a Samoan name that emerged during the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Samoan word "aiono," which means "cloud" or "mist." This connection suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near misty areas or was associated with clouds in some way.

AIONO is a relatively uncommon surname, and historical records mentioning individuals with this name are scarce. However, there are a few notable examples. In the 18th century, there are records of a Samoan chief named Aiono Tuimanualele who ruled over the village of Falefa on the island of Upolu. He was known for his leadership and participation in various inter-village conflicts.

Another prominent individual with the AIONO surname was Aiono Folasa, a Samoan writer and historian who lived in the early 20th century. He wrote extensively about Samoan culture, traditions, and history, and his works are considered invaluable resources for understanding the Samoan way of life.

In more recent times, Aiono Dr. Fanaafi Aiono-Le Tagaloa, a Samoan academic and educator, has made significant contributions to the field of Pacific studies. She has served as the Director of the Centre for Samoan Studies at the National University of Samoa and has written extensively on Samoan language, culture, and identity.

Aiono Lesa Aiono-Tele, a Samoan rugby union player, represented Samoa at the international level during the late 20th century. He played as a prop and was known for his strength and tenacity on the field.

Lastly, Aiono Mafi Aiono was a Samoan politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Samoa in the early 20th century. He was actively involved in shaping the political landscape of Samoa during that time period.

While the AIONO surname is not as widespread as some other Samoan names, it holds historical significance and has been carried by notable individuals throughout the centuries, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Samoan islands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aiono

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

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 Aiono 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 Aiono 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 Aiono was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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