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

Kaufusi, 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 Kaufusi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kaufusi in America

Kaufusi is the 67747th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kaufusi surname appeared 291 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 Kaufusi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kaufusi 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 Kaufusi

The surname KAUFUSI has its origins in the Tongan language, and it is believed to have first emerged in the Pacific island nation of Tonga during the late 18th or early 19th century. The name is derived from the Tongan words "kau" meaning "people" and "fusi" meaning "to weave or braid," suggesting a possible connection to the traditional Tongan art of weaving or basketry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KAUFUSI name can be found in the journals of British explorer and navigator Captain James Cook, who visited Tonga in the late 1700s. Cook's records contain references to individuals with the KAUFUSI surname, indicating that the name was already in use among the Tongan people at that time.

In the mid-19th century, a notable figure named Sione Kaufusi (born around 1830) emerged as a prominent chief and leader in the village of Mu'a on the island of Tongatapu. He played a significant role in the cultural and political affairs of Tonga during that era, helping to shape the island's transition towards a more centralized government.

Another historical figure with the KAUFUSI surname was Tevita Kaufusi (1877-1945), a Tongan noble and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Tonga from 1935 to 1941. He was instrumental in promoting Tonga's economic development and strengthening its ties with other nations in the region.

In more recent times, the KAUFUSI name has been carried by several notable individuals, such as Viliami Kaufusi (born 1959), a former Tongan rugby union player who represented Tonga in international matches during the 1980s and 1990s. Additionally, Felise Kaufusi (born 1992) is a professional rugby league player who has played for the Melbourne Storm and the Queensland State of Origin team.

Another individual of note is Sione Kaufusi (born 1986), a Tongan-born Australian rugby league player who has played for the Newcastle Knights and the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League (NRL) competition. He has also represented Tonga at the international level.

While the KAUFUSI surname originates from Tonga, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical roots and associations with Tongan culture and traditions remain strong, reflecting the rich tapestry of the Pacific island nation's heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kaufusi

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

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

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