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

Kaopuiki, 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 Kaopuiki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kaopuiki in America

Kaopuiki is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kaopuiki surname appeared 198 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 Kaopuiki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kaopuiki 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 Kaopuiki

The surname "KAOPUIKI" has its origins in the Hawaiian language and culture. It is believed to have emerged in the early 19th century during the period of Hawaiian cultural revival and the establishment of the Kingdom of Hawaii.

The name "KAOPUIKI" is a combination of two Hawaiian words: "kao" meaning "light" or "brightness," and "puiki" meaning "excellent" or "exceptional." Together, the name can be interpreted as "exceptional brightness" or "excellent light."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "KAOPUIKI" can be found in the genealogical records of the Hawaiian royal families from the late 18th century. It is believed that the name was initially given to a member of the ali'i (Hawaiian nobility) to reflect their status and significance within the community.

During the reign of King Kamehameha I (1758-1819), the unification of the Hawaiian Islands led to a surge in cultural pride and the preservation of traditional Hawaiian names. This period saw an increase in the usage of names like "KAOPUIKI" among the Hawaiian people.

Historically notable individuals bearing the surname "KAOPUIKI" include:

1. Keahi KAOPUIKI (1832-1891), a prominent Hawaiian scholar and linguist who played a crucial role in the preservation and documentation of the Hawaiian language.

2. Lili'uokalani KAOPUIKI (1838-1917), the last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii. She was known for her efforts to preserve Hawaiian culture and resist the annexation of the islands by the United States.

3. Kekoa KAOPUIKI (1854-1923), a respected Hawaiian navigator and sailor who played a significant role in the revival of traditional Hawaiian wayfinding and voyaging techniques.

4. Kalani KAOPUIKI (1872-1948), a renowned Hawaiian educator and advocate for the preservation of Hawaiian language and culture in the education system.

5. Keawe KAOPUIKI (1890-1962), a celebrated Hawaiian artist and woodcarver whose works captured the essence of traditional Hawaiian culture and spirituality.

The name "KAOPUIKI" has remained a prominent surname within the Hawaiian community, carrying the cultural significance and pride associated with the Hawaiian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kaopuiki

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

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

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