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

Kealoha, 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 Kealoha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kealoha in America

Kealoha is the 22924th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kealoha surname appeared 1,116 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 Kealoha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kealoha 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 Kealoha

The surname "KEALOHA" is of Hawaiian origin, tracing its roots back to the indigenous Polynesian inhabitants of the Hawaiian Islands. It is a combination of two Hawaiian words, "ke" meaning "the," and "aloha," which carries the essence of love, peace, compassion, and a warm greeting.

The earliest known records of this surname date back to the late 18th century and early 19th century, when the Hawaiian language began to be transcribed using the Latin alphabet. It is believed that the name "KEALOHA" was initially a personal name or a description of an individual's character, before becoming an established surname.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname "KEALOHA" was Kealoha Kalama, a prominent Hawaiian chief and advisor to King Kamehameha I, who lived from around 1770 to 1840. He played a significant role in the unification of the Hawaiian Islands under Kamehameha's rule.

Another notable figure in Hawaiian history with the surname "KEALOHA" was Kealoha Kuakini, a high chief and governor of the island of Oahu during the early 19th century. He was born around 1786 and played a crucial role in the transition of Hawaii from a traditional society to a more westernized one.

In the late 19th century, the surname "KEALOHA" gained further recognition with John Kealoha Baker, a Hawaiian politician and businessman who served as a member of the Hawaiian House of Representatives from 1894 to 1897. He was born in 1843 and actively advocated for the preservation of Hawaiian culture and rights.

During the early 20th century, the name "KEALOHA" was carried by Joseph Kealoha, a Hawaiian composer and musician who was instrumental in promoting traditional Hawaiian music. He was born in 1891 and composed numerous popular Hawaiian songs that are still celebrated today.

Another prominent figure with the surname "KEALOHA" was Robert Kealoha, a Hawaiian artist and cultural practitioner who lived from 1920 to 2010. He was renowned for his intricate woodcarvings and dedication to preserving Hawaiian cultural traditions, earning him various accolades and recognition throughout his lifetime.

While the surname "KEALOHA" is deeply rooted in Hawaiian culture and history, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins remain firmly grounded in the rich heritage and language of the Hawaiian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kealoha

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

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

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