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

Hookano, 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 Hookano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hookano in America

Hookano is the 73911th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hookano surname appeared 262 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 Hookano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hookano 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 Hookano

The surname HOOKANO has its origins in the Hawaiian islands, dating back to the 18th century. It is believed to have derived from the Hawaiian word "hukano," which means "to chant" or "to recite." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with individuals who were skilled in traditional Hawaiian chanting or storytelling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HOOKANO surname can be found in the records of the Hawaiian monarchy during the reign of King Kamehameha I in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These records indicate that there were several individuals with the HOOKANO surname who held important positions within the royal court or served as advisors to the king.

During the 19th century, the HOOKANO name became more widespread across the Hawaiian islands, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One such individual was Keali'i HOOKANO, a respected Hawaiian scholar and historian who lived from 1835 to 1912. He played a crucial role in preserving and documenting traditional Hawaiian culture and language.

Another prominent figure with the HOOKANO surname was Keli'i HOOKANO, a renowned Hawaiian musician and composer who lived from 1880 to 1952. He is credited with popularizing traditional Hawaiian music and introducing it to a wider audience through his performances and recordings.

In the early 20th century, the HOOKANO name also gained recognition in the field of Hawaiian politics. One notable figure was Kalani HOOKANO, a Hawaiian activist and politician who served as a member of the Territorial Legislature of Hawaii from 1912 to 1918. He was a vocal advocate for Hawaiian rights and played a significant role in the movement for Hawaiian self-determination.

It is worth noting that the HOOKANO surname has also been associated with various place names and locations across the Hawaiian islands. For example, there is a small town on the island of Maui called Hookano, which may have been named after individuals or families bearing this surname who lived in the area.

While the HOOKANO surname is relatively uncommon outside of Hawaii, it remains deeply rooted in the history and culture of the Hawaiian Islands, reflecting the rich heritage and traditions of the indigenous Hawaiian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hookano

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

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

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