2010
#129,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hanawahine
A Hawaiian surname meaning "beautiful woman" or "flower woman".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Hanawahine. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hanawahine surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Hanawahine in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hanawahine, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 53.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (43.4%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hanawahine
The surname HANAWAHINE is of Hawaiian origin, with its roots tracing back to the ancient Hawaiian language. This surname is believed to have emerged during the pre-colonial era in the Hawaiian Islands, prior to the arrival of European explorers and settlers.
The name HANAWAHINE is a combination of two Hawaiian words: "hana," meaning work or craft, and "wahine," which translates to woman or female. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a skilled woman artisan or craftswoman, although the precise historical context behind its initial usage remains unclear.
While no specific historical references or mentions of the name HANAWAHINE have been found in ancient Hawaiian manuscripts or records, the name's linguistic origins point to its deep ties to the indigenous Hawaiian culture and traditions.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname HANAWAHINE was Keahi HANAWAHINE, a renowned Hawaiian weaver who lived in the late 18th century on the island of Maui. Her intricate kapa (bark cloth) designs and patterns were celebrated throughout the Hawaiian archipelago.
Another notable bearer of the name was Kalani HANAWAHINE, a high-ranking chiefess who played a significant role in the governance of the island of Oahu during the early 19th century. Her influence and leadership were documented in oral histories passed down through generations.
In the mid-19th century, Luka HANAWAHINE was a respected kahuna (priest) and healer on the island of Kauai. His extensive knowledge of traditional Hawaiian medicine and healing practices earned him widespread recognition among his contemporaries.
During the late 19th century, Mele HANAWAHINE was a talented hula dancer and chanter from the island of Hawaii. Her performances were said to capture the essence of Hawaiian culture and storytelling through dance and song.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, Kawena HANAWAHINE was a renowned artist and practitioner of lauhala (pandanus leaf) weaving on the island of Molokai. Her intricate woven pieces, including hats, mats, and baskets, were highly sought after and celebrated for their craftsmanship.
While the surname HANAWAHINE may not have been as widespread as some other Hawaiian surnames, its presence throughout the islands' history serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and artistry of the indigenous Hawaiian people.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hanawahine
Among Census respondents with the surname Hanawahine, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 53.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (43.4%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Hanawahine bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hanawahine surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander53.5% · 53
- Two or more races43.4% · 43
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
- White1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hanawahine
Hanawahine appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-32 bearers (-24.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 26,180 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #129,825 | 131 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -32 bearers (-24.4%) | Down 26,180 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hanawahine surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #129,825 | #156,005 | -20.2% |
| Count | 131 | 99 | -24.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hanawahine bearers went from 131 to 99 (-24.4% change). The surname moved down 26,180 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,825 to #156,005.
FAQ
Hanawahine surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hanawahine?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Hanawahine. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Hanawahine?
Hanawahine ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 99 people with the surname Hanawahine. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hanawahine.
Has Hanawahine become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hanawahine went from 131 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 32 (-24.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,825 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Hanawahine?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hanawahine, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 53.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (43.4%) and Hispanic (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hanawahine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 53.5% (53 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hanawahine appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (53.5%), Two or More Races (43.4%), Hispanic (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hanawahine (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hanawahine mean?
A Hawaiian surname meaning "beautiful woman" or "flower woman". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hanawahine (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Hanawahine?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.