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

Kanuho, 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 Kanuho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kanuho in America

Kanuho is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kanuho surname appeared 192 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 Kanuho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kanuho 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 Kanuho

The surname KANUHO is believed to have originated in Hawaii during the 19th century. It is derived from the Hawaiian language, with 'kanu' meaning 'to plant' and 'ho' meaning 'to call', suggesting a possible connection to agricultural or farming practices.

The earliest recorded instances of the KANUHO surname can be traced back to the Hawaiian Island of Oahu in the 1840s. Historical records from that period indicate that several families with this last name resided in the Honolulu area. It is possible that the name may have evolved from an older Hawaiian place name or geographical location on the island.

One notable individual with the KANUHO surname was Kealoha Kanuho, a Hawaiian community leader and activist who was born in 1878. He played a significant role in advocating for the preservation of Hawaiian cultural traditions and land rights during the early 20th century.

Another historical figure was Kekoa Kanuho, a skilled canoe builder and navigator who lived in the late 19th century. His expertise in traditional Hawaiian boatbuilding and wayfinding techniques contributed to the perpetuation of these ancient practices.

In the early 20th century, Kailani Kanuho became a respected educator and advocate for Hawaiian language education. She established several Hawaiian language immersion schools and worked tirelessly to promote the revitalization of the native tongue.

During the mid-20th century, Kalani Kanuho gained recognition as a talented musician and composer. He was instrumental in reviving and popularizing traditional Hawaiian music, incorporating elements of both ancient chants and contemporary styles.

Lastly, Kahili Kanuho was a prominent figure in the Hawaiian sovereignty movement of the late 20th century. Born in 1941, he dedicated his life to advocating for the rights and self-determination of the indigenous Hawaiian people.

While the KANUHO surname may not have originated from a specific place name or historical event, its roots can be traced back to the Hawaiian language and culture, reflecting the rich heritage and traditions of the island people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kanuho

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

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

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