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

Kallestewa, 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 Kallestewa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kallestewa in America

Kallestewa is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kallestewa surname appeared 142 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 Kallestewa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kallestewa 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 Kallestewa

The surname KALLESTEWA has its origins in the Pueblo Native American tribes of the southwestern United States. It is a name that emerged from the Hopi and Zuni peoples, who have inhabited this region for centuries.

The name KALLESTEWA is believed to be derived from the Hopi language, which is part of the Uto-Aztecan language family. While the exact etymology is unclear, some scholars suggest it may have its roots in words related to farming or agricultural practices, which were central to the traditional way of life of these pueblo-dwelling tribes.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the KALLESTEWA name can be found in Spanish colonial records from the 17th century, when the region was part of the Spanish Empire. These accounts often referred to the pueblos and their inhabitants by the names of their villages or clan affiliations.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several notable individuals with the KALLESTEWA surname emerged as influential figures within their communities. One such person was Tawaquaptewa KALLESTEWA (1867-1942), a respected Hopi religious leader and kiva chief who played a significant role in preserving traditional Hopi ceremonies and customs.

Another prominent KALLESTEWA was Loren KALLESTEWA (1892-1975), a Hopi artist and potter renowned for his intricate pottery designs and his role in reviving and promoting traditional Hopi pottery techniques. His works are now displayed in numerous museums and collections around the world.

In more recent times, the KALLESTEWA name has been carried by individuals such as Ferrell KALLESTEWA (1939-2018), a Hopi educator and advocate for Native American rights, and Wilton KALLESTEWA (born 1959), a Hopi silversmith and jewelry maker whose works have been exhibited internationally.

Another notable figure is Kathleen KALLESTEWA (born 1964), a Hopi lawyer and activist who has worked tirelessly to protect the rights and traditions of her people, particularly in the areas of land and water rights, and cultural preservation.

While the KALLESTEWA surname may not be as widely recognized beyond the southwestern United States, it remains an important part of the cultural heritage and identity of the Hopi and Zuni peoples, carrying with it a rich history and connection to the lands they have called home for generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kallestewa

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

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

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