2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kamakeeaina
A Hawaiian surname meaning "child of the land".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Kamakeeaina. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kamakeeaina surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Kamakeeaina in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kamakeeaina, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 50.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (29.7%) and White (10.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kamakeeaina
The surname KAMAKEEAINA is of Hawaiian origin, tracing its roots back to the indigenous peoples of the Hawaiian Islands. This name likely emerged during the period when the Hawaiian language was first being written and recorded, which occurred in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
One of the earliest known references to the KAMAKEEAINA name can be found in the writings of Hawaiian scholars and historians from the 19th century. These records often documented the genealogies and lineages of prominent Hawaiian families and individuals.
The name KAMAKEEAINA is believed to be derived from the Hawaiian words "kama," meaning child or offspring, and "keʻaina," which translates to the land or earth. Thus, the surname may have originally referred to a person who was deeply connected to the land or had a strong affinity with the Hawaiian islands.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the KAMAKEEAINA surname was Kaʻahumanu (circa 1768-1832), a powerful and influential Hawaiian queen who played a crucial role in the transition to Christianity and the unification of the Hawaiian Islands under King Kamehameha I.
Another notable figure was David Kanakā KAMAKEEAINA (1836-1914), a Hawaiian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Kingdom of Hawaii's House of Nobles and later as a senator in the Republic of Hawaii.
In the late 19th century, John Kameʻekana KAMAKEEAINA (1861-1940) was a prominent Hawaiian educator and author who wrote extensively on Hawaiian culture, history, and language. His works provided invaluable insights into the traditions and customs of the Hawaiian people.
During the early 20th century, Samuel Mokuahi KAMAKEEAINA (1886-1951) was a highly respected Hawaiian scholar and linguist. He played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Hawaiian language through his teaching and publications.
Another noteworthy individual was Mary Kawena KAMAKEEAINA (1888-1979), a renowned Hawaiian composer and musician who helped to popularize and preserve traditional Hawaiian music through her compositions and performances.
While the KAMAKEEAINA surname may not be as widely known as some other Hawaiian names, it carries a rich cultural heritage and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Hawaiian language, history, and traditions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kamakeeaina
Among Census respondents with the surname Kamakeeaina, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 50.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (29.7%) and White (10.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Kamakeeaina bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kamakeeaina surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander50.8% · 60
- Two or more races29.7% · 35
- White10.2% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino7.6% · 9
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kamakeeaina
Kamakeeaina appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+7 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,836 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.3%) | Up 4,836 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kamakeeaina surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #143,511 | 3.3% |
| Count | 111 | 118 | 6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kamakeeaina bearers went from 111 to 118 (+6.3% change). The surname moved up 4,836 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #143,511.
FAQ
Kamakeeaina surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kamakeeaina?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Kamakeeaina. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Kamakeeaina?
Kamakeeaina ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Kamakeeaina. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kamakeeaina.
Has Kamakeeaina become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kamakeeaina went from 111 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 7 (+6.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Kamakeeaina?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kamakeeaina, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 50.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (29.7%) and White (10.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kamakeeaina in the 2020 Census, accounting for 50.8% (60 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kamakeeaina appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (50.8%), Two or More Races (29.7%), White (10.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kamakeeaina (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kamakeeaina mean?
A Hawaiian surname meaning "child of the land". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kamakeeaina (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Kamakeeaina?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.