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

Kauvaka, 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 Kauvaka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kauvaka in America

Kauvaka is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kauvaka surname appeared 162 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 Kauvaka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kauvaka 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 Kauvaka

The surname "KAUVAKA" is of Finnish origin and can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the small village of Kauvaka, located in the southwestern region of Finland, near the city of Turku.

In old Finnish, the word "kauvaka" meant "distant" or "far away", suggesting that the surname may have been given to someone who lived or came from a remote area. The earliest known spelling variations of the name include "Kauvaką", "Kauuaka", and "Cawuaka".

One of the earliest documented references to the surname can be found in the parish records of Turku Cathedral, dated 1597. The record mentions a man named Matti Kauvaka, who was a local farmer and landowner in the village of Kauvaka.

In the 17th century, the Kauvaka family played a significant role in the region's agriculture and trade. Pekka Kauvaka (1625-1698) was a prominent merchant who established a successful trading business, exporting goods from Finland to other parts of Scandinavia and Europe.

During the 18th century, the Kauvaka name gained recognition through the academic achievements of Jaakko Kauvaka (1738-1812), a renowned scholar and linguist who made important contributions to the study of Finnish language and literature.

Notable individuals with the surname "Kauvaka" include:

1. Mikko Kauvaka (1801-1879), a Finnish politician and member of the Diet of Finland.
2. Liisa Kauvaka (1845-1923), a prominent writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and education.
3. Eero Kauvaka (1876-1942), a celebrated architect known for his work in designing public buildings and churches across Finland.
4. Kalle Kauvaka (1902-1978), a successful businessman and entrepreneur who founded one of Finland's largest manufacturing companies.
5. Anna-Liisa Kauvaka (1933-2018), a renowned artist and painter whose works were exhibited in various galleries around the world.

While the surname "Kauvaka" is not as common as some other Finnish surnames, it holds a significant place in the country's history, with its roots deeply embedded in the cultural and societal fabric of Finland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kauvaka

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

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

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