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

Kaluhiokalani, 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 Kaluhiokalani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kaluhiokalani in America

Kaluhiokalani is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kaluhiokalani surname appeared 125 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 Kaluhiokalani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kaluhiokalani 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 Kaluhiokalani

The surname KALUHIOKALANI is of Hawaiian origin, originating from the islands of Hawaii sometime around the 18th century. The name itself is derived from the Hawaiian words "kaluhio," meaning "precious" or "treasured," and "kalani," meaning "heavenly" or "of the heavens."

The earliest known records of the KALUHIOKALANI surname date back to the late 1700s, with references found in various Hawaiian genealogical records and historical texts. One notable early bearer of the name was Kaluhiokalani Kawelo, a revered chief and warrior from the island of Kauai, who lived in the late 18th century.

During the 19th century, the KALUHIOKALANI name gained prominence in Hawaiian society, with several individuals bearing the surname achieving notable status. One such individual was Kaluhiokalani Keaweamahi, a trusted advisor to King Kamehameha I, who played a crucial role in the unification of the Hawaiian Islands in the early 1800s.

Another historically significant bearer of the KALUHIOKALANI surname was Princess Kaluhiokalani Kekaulike, a member of the Hawaiian royal family, who was born in 1825 and lived until 1899. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her efforts to preserve Hawaiian culture and traditions.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the KALUHIOKALANI name continued to be associated with prominent figures in Hawaiian history. One such individual was Kaluhiokalani Kekuanaoa, a member of the Hawaiian House of Nobles and a respected leader in the Hawaiian community, who lived from 1846 to 1924.

While the KALUHIOKALANI surname is relatively uncommon outside of Hawaii, it has endured as a symbol of the rich cultural heritage and proud history of the Hawaiian people. The name serves as a reminder of the deep reverence and respect held for the natural world and celestial realms in traditional Hawaiian culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kaluhiokalani

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

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

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