2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hayunga
From the Native American Sioux language, meaning "a descendant of the chief".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 111 Americans carry the last name Hayunga. That puts it at #156,449 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,087,877 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hayunga 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
111
1 in 3,087,877
Census rank
#156,449
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
97
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 97 bearers of the surname Hayunga in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156449th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hayunga, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hayunga
The surname HAYUNGA is believed to have originated in the region of East Africa, specifically in the area now known as Tanzania. Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century, during the height of the Swahili civilization along the coast of the Indian Ocean.
The name HAYUNGA is thought to be derived from the Swahili word "hayunga," which means "to unite" or "to bring together." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who played a significant role in uniting communities or fostering peace and harmony among different groups.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the HAYUNGA name can be found in the chronicles of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who visited the East African coast in the late 15th century. Da Gama's writings refer to a local leader by the name of Hayunga, who served as a guide and interpreter for the Portuguese expedition.
In the 17th century, the HAYUNGA name appears in various trade records maintained by the Dutch East India Company, which had established outposts along the Swahili coast. These records mention several HAYUNGA individuals who were involved in the lucrative trade of spices, ivory, and other valuable goods.
One notable figure bearing the HAYUNGA name was Mwana Hayunga, a renowned trader and diplomat who lived in the late 18th century. Mwana Hayunga was instrumental in negotiating trade agreements between the Swahili city-states and the Sultanate of Oman, ensuring the continued prosperity of the region's commercial activities.
Another prominent individual with the HAYUNGA surname was Jamila Hayunga, a celebrated poet and storyteller who lived in the early 19th century. Her works, which celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Swahili people, were widely circulated and appreciated throughout East Africa.
In the 19th century, the HAYUNGA name also appeared in the chronicles of British explorer Sir Richard Burton, who documented his travels in the region. Burton's writings mention several HAYUNGA individuals who served as guides and interpreters during his expeditions, offering valuable insights into the local customs and traditions.
During the colonial era, the HAYUNGA name continued to be found in various administrative records and documents, reflecting the presence of this family in the region over several centuries.
While the HAYUNGA surname may have evolved and diversified over time, its roots can be traced back to the vibrant Swahili civilization, where it played a significant role in the region's rich cultural tapestry and historical narrative.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hayunga
Among Census respondents with the surname Hayunga, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Hayunga 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 Hayunga surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.7% · 88
- Hispanic or Latino8.2% · 8
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hayunga
Hayunga appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,896 places
2020
#156,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 97
-8 bearers (-7.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 1,542 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Down 8,896 places |
| 2020 | #156,449 | 97 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.6%) | Down 1,542 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 Hayunga 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 | #154,907 | #156,449 | -1.0% |
| Count | 105 | 97 | -7.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hayunga bearers went from 105 to 97 (-7.6% change). The surname moved down 1,542 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #156,449.
FAQ
Hayunga surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hayunga?
Name Census estimates that about 111 living Americans carry the surname Hayunga. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,087,877 residents.
How common is Hayunga?
Hayunga ranks #156,449 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 97 people with the surname Hayunga. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (111), 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 Hayunga.
Has Hayunga become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hayunga went from 105 recorded bearers to 97. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #154,907 to #156,449.
What does the Census say about the background of Hayunga?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hayunga, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%) and Black (1.0%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hayunga in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.7% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hayunga appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.7%), Hispanic (8.2%), Black (1.0%). 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 Hayunga (2000, 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 Hayunga mean?
From the Native American Sioux language, meaning "a descendant of the chief". 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 Hayunga (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 common is the surname Hayunga?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Hayunga on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.