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

Kaloko, 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 Kaloko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kaloko in America

Kaloko is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kaloko surname appeared 105 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 Kaloko.

The history of the last name Kaloko

The surname KALOKO is of Hawaiian origin, dating back to the early 19th century on the Hawaiian Islands. It is believed to be derived from the Hawaiian word "kaloko," which means "the pond" or "the lagoon." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name referring to a body of water or a location near a pond or lagoon.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KALOKO surname can be found in the Hawaiian language newspaper "Ka Nonanona," published in 1841. The paper mentions an individual named Keawekaloko, which translates to "the path to the lagoon," indicating a possible connection between the surname and a geographic location.

In the 1860s, a small settlement on the island of Hawaii was known as Kaloko, which may have been the place of origin for some families bearing this surname. The area was known for its natural fishponds and was an important source of sustenance for the ancient Hawaiians.

One notable individual with the KALOKO surname was Kahuna Nui (High Priest) Kauwika Kaloko, who lived in the late 18th century and was a respected spiritual leader during the reign of King Kamehameha I. He played a crucial role in the unification of the Hawaiian Islands and the establishment of the Kingdom of Hawaii.

Another figure of historical significance was Kauhi Kaloko, a Hawaiian chief and landowner who lived in the early 19th century. He was known for his involvement in the land disputes and negotiations during the Great Mahele, the land division act that transformed the traditional Hawaiian land tenure system.

In the late 19th century, a prominent Hawaiian musician named Joseph Kaloko gained recognition for his compositions and contributions to the Hawaiian Renaissance, a cultural revival movement. His works helped preserve and promote traditional Hawaiian music and dance.

During the 20th century, the KALOKO surname continued to be present in Hawaii, with individuals like Mary Kaloko, a respected educator and advocate for Hawaiian language and culture, making significant contributions to their communities.

While the surname KALOKO is relatively uncommon outside of Hawaii, it holds a rich cultural heritage and connection to the islands' history, reflecting the importance of place names and natural landmarks in Hawaiian naming traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kaloko

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

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

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