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

Halona, 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 Halona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Halona in America

Halona is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Halona surname appeared 129 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 Halona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Halona 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 Halona

The surname HALONA has its origins in the Austronesian languages of the South Pacific region, specifically in the Marquesas Islands, which are part of French Polynesia. The name is believed to have emerged during the 16th century, when the islands were first explored and settled by Europeans.

HALONA is derived from the Marquesan word "halo," which means "to shelter" or "to protect." The addition of the suffix "-na" denotes a sense of belonging or possession. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals or families who provided shelter or protection to others, or who lived in a sheltered area.

The earliest recorded mention of the name HALONA can be found in the journals of Spanish explorer Álvaro de Mendaña, who visited the Marquesas Islands in 1595. He documented his encounters with the local inhabitants, including a chief named HALONA who ruled over the island of Nuku Hiva.

In the 18th century, the name appears in the logs of British explorer Samuel Wallis, who made contact with the Marquesas Islanders in 1767. He noted the name HALONA as belonging to a respected elder on the island of Ua Pou.

One of the most notable individuals to bear the name HALONA was a Marquesan warrior and chief who lived in the early 19th century. Known as HALONA Tui, he was renowned for his bravery and leadership during conflicts with European settlers and naval forces.

Another prominent figure was HALONA Mamatui, a Marquesan artist and woodcarver who lived in the late 19th century. His intricate woodcarvings and tapa cloth designs were highly regarded and showcased the traditional art forms of the Marquesas Islands.

In the 20th century, HALONA Ioretamina was a respected Marquesan educator and advocate for preserving the islands' cultural heritage and language. She played a crucial role in establishing educational programs and resources for the Marquesan community.

While the name HALONA is relatively uncommon outside of French Polynesia, its rich history and cultural significance in the Marquesas Islands make it a unique and meaningful surname with deep roots in the South Pacific region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Halona

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

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

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