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

Havea, 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 Havea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Havea in America

Havea is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Havea surname appeared 198 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 Havea.

The history of the last name Havea

The surname "HAVEA" is of Samoan origin and can be traced back to the late 18th century. It is believed to have originated from the Samoan word "have," which means "to carry" or "to bear." This suggests that the name may have been derived from an occupation or a physical trait associated with carrying or bearing something.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "HAVEA" can be found in missionary records and historical documents from the late 1700s and early 1800s, when European explorers and missionaries first made contact with the Samoan islands. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Tui HAVEA, a Samoan chief who lived in the early 19th century and played a significant role in the conversion of his people to Christianity.

Another notable figure with the surname "HAVEA" was Malietoa Laupepa HAVEA, a prominent Samoan chief and the first holder of the Malietoa title, who was born in 1841 and died in 1898. He was a key figure in the political and cultural history of Samoa during the late 19th century.

In the 20th century, a renowned Samoan artist and sculptor, Sione HAVEA, gained international recognition for his works depicting Samoan culture and traditions. He was born in 1905 and passed away in 1976.

Additionally, Fanaafi HAVEA, a Samoan politician and diplomat, served as the Prime Minister of Samoa from 1988 to 1998. He was born in 1934 and played a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape during his tenure.

One notable individual with the surname "HAVEA" in more recent times is Valerie HAVEA, a Samoan rugby union player who represented Samoa in international competitions and was a member of the national team from 2008 to 2017.

The surname "HAVEA" has maintained its roots in Samoa and is still relatively common among Samoan communities around the world. While its specific origins may be traced back to the late 18th century, the name holds a significant cultural and historical significance for the Samoan people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Havea

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

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

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