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

Faumui, 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 Faumui surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Faumui in America

Faumui is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Faumui surname appeared 133 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 Faumui.

The history of the last name Faumui

The surname FAUMUI is believed to have originated in the Pacific Island nation of Samoa. It is thought to be derived from the Samoan words "fau" meaning "hibiscus" and "mui" meaning "end" or "final". Together, these words may have been used to refer to a particular hibiscus plant or location.

The earliest known record of the FAUMUI name dates back to the late 18th century, when it appeared in a handwritten genealogy record kept by a Samoan chief. This document traced the lineage of several prominent families on the island of Upolu.

In the 1830s, the name FAUMUI was mentioned in the journals of a French missionary who lived among the Samoans. He noted that a village elder by the name of Faumui Tuiloma was highly respected for his knowledge of traditional customs and history.

During the late 19th century, as Samoa came under the influence of European powers, the FAUMUI name began appearing in official records and census documents. One notable individual from this period was Faumui Laupapa, born in 1855, who served as a translator and advisor to the German colonial administration.

In the early 20th century, a prominent Samoan writer and cultural advocate named Faumui Tapuai (1892-1972) worked to preserve traditional stories and oral histories. His published works provided insights into Samoan mythology and legends.

Another noteworthy figure was Faumui Leatualesa (1918-2001), a skilled woodcarver and master of traditional Samoan art forms. His intricate carvings adorned many important ceremonial buildings and artifacts.

Over time, as Samoans migrated to other parts of the world, the FAUMUI name spread to various countries and communities. While still relatively uncommon outside of Samoa, it remains an important part of the island's cultural heritage and identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Faumui

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

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

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