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

Faletoi, 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 Faletoi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Faletoi in America

Faletoi is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Faletoi surname appeared 130 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 Faletoi.

The history of the last name Faletoi

The surname FALETOI is believed to have its origins in the Samoan region of the Pacific Islands. It is thought to date back to the 16th century or earlier.

The name is thought to be derived from the Samoan words "fale" meaning house or dwelling, and "toi" meaning skilled or skilled worker. Thus, the name may have originally referred to a skilled house builder or carpenter.

No definitive records exist of the name appearing in historical manuscripts or records from the region prior to the 19th century. However, oral traditions and family genealogies suggest the name was in use well before this time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname is Faletoiese, a Samoan high chief who lived in the late 18th century. He was a prominent leader of the Tuamasaga district on the island of Upolu.

Another early bearer of this name was Faletoipuapua, a Samoan orator and advisor to King Malietoa Laupepa in the 1800s. He was renowned for his skills in oratory and knowledge of Samoan customs and traditions.

In the late 19th century, Faletoiese Lolua was a respected leader and landowner from the village of Falealili on the island of Upolu. He played a role in the political affairs of Samoa during this period.

Moving into the 20th century, Faletoitoi Faaosofi was a Samoan farmer and village leader who lived from 1892 to 1976. He was known for his expertise in traditional farming methods and his efforts to preserve Samoan cultural practices.

Another notable individual with this surname was Faletoitoi Salima, a Samoan artist and woodcarver who lived from 1920 to 2005. His intricate carvings and artwork reflected traditional Samoan motifs and designs.

While the name FALETOI has its roots in Samoa, it is likely that individuals bearing this surname can now be found in various parts of the world due to migration and cultural diffusion over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Faletoi

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

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 Faletoi 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.

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Faletoi, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!