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

Fa'amausili, 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 Fa'amausili surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fa'amausili in America

Fa'amausili is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fa'amausili surname appeared 178 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 Fa'amausili.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fa'amausili 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 Fa'amausili

The surname "FAAMAUSILI" is of Samoan origin, originating from the Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean during the 18th century. The name is derived from the Samoan words "faa" meaning "to do" or "to make" and "mausili" meaning "to be modest" or "to be humble."

The earliest recorded use of the surname can be traced back to the village of Falefa on the island of Upolu, Samoa. It is believed that the name was first adopted by a family who was known for their humble and modest demeanor within the community.

In the late 19th century, there are records of a prominent chief named Faamausili Aloalii who played a significant role in the political affairs of Samoa during the Samoan Civil War. He was a respected leader and diplomat, known for his efforts in maintaining peace and unity among the warring factions.

Another notable figure bearing the surname was Faamausili Tofaeono, a renowned Samoan artist and woodcarver who lived in the early 20th century. His intricate woodcarvings and traditional tatau designs were highly regarded and are now preserved in various museums and cultural institutions.

During the mid-20th century, a Samoan scholar named Faamausili Iofi made significant contributions to the preservation and documentation of Samoan language and culture. His research and writings on Samoan oral traditions, customs, and genealogies have been invaluable resources for future generations.

In more recent times, Faamausili Laupepa, born in 1945, has been a prominent figure in Samoan politics, serving as a member of the Samoan Parliament and holding various ministerial positions throughout his career.

While the surname "FAAMAUSILI" is not as widespread as some other Samoan surnames, it has a rich history and cultural significance, reflecting the values of humility, modesty, and respect that are deeply ingrained in the Samoan way of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fa'amausili

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Fa'amausili.

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 Fa'amausili 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 Fa'amausili 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 Fa'amausili was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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