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

Itehua, 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 Itehua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Itehua in America

Itehua is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Itehua surname appeared 175 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 Itehua.

The history of the last name Itehua

The surname ITEHUA has its origins in the ancient Maori culture of New Zealand, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Maori words "ite," meaning "knowledge," and "hua," meaning "fruit" or "offspring." The name was likely given to individuals who were considered wise or knowledgeable within their communities.

The earliest recorded instances of the name ITEHUA can be found in traditional Maori genealogical records known as "whakapapa." These records were passed down orally from generation to generation, preserving the history and lineages of Maori tribes and families. Unfortunately, many of these oral traditions were lost during the colonization of New Zealand by European settlers.

One of the first documented references to the name ITEHUA appears in the journal of British explorer Captain James Cook, who visited New Zealand in 1769. Cook's log mentions a Maori chief named Itehua, who was the leader of a coastal tribe in the Bay of Islands region.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, as European settlers began to establish themselves in New Zealand, the name ITEHUA was sometimes anglicized or spelled differently, leading to variations like "ITEHUE" or "ITEHOU." These variations can be found in early colonial records and land deeds.

Notable individuals with the surname ITEHUA include:

1. Itehua Whakamarama (c. 1790-1860), a renowned Maori tohunga (priest) and expert in traditional Maori knowledge and customs.
2. Hana ITEHUA (1825-1895), a respected Maori leader and advocate for her tribe's land rights during the New Zealand Wars.
3. Tawhiri ITEHUA (1860-1930), a skilled Maori carver and artist, known for his intricate woodcarvings adorning traditional meeting houses.
4. Paora ITEHUA (1885-1965), a Maori scholar and linguist who played a crucial role in preserving and documenting the Maori language.
5. Miriama ITEHUA (1920-2005), a celebrated Maori weaver and educator, instrumental in reviving traditional Maori weaving techniques and passing them on to future generations.

While the surname ITEHUA may not be as common today as it once was, it holds a significant place in the history and culture of the Maori people, reflecting their deep respect for knowledge, wisdom, and the preservation of their heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Itehua

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

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

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