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

Keawe, 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 Keawe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Keawe in America

Keawe is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Keawe surname appeared 155 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 Keawe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Keawe 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 Keawe

The surname KEAWE is primarily of Hawaiian origin, dating back to the late 18th century or earlier on the Hawaiian Islands. It is believed to be derived from the Hawaiian word "ke awe," which translates to "the valley mist" or "the dew." This suggests that the name may have been given to families or individuals who resided near misty valleys or areas with abundant dew.

Historical records show that the name KEAWE first appeared in written form in the early 19th century, when Christian missionaries began documenting Hawaiian names and genealogies. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Keawe Lono, a Hawaiian chief who lived in the late 18th century on the island of Hawaii.

Another notable figure with the KEAWE surname was Keawe Kahunaele, a respected kahuna (priest) and healer who lived in the early 19th century on the island of Maui. He was renowned for his knowledge of traditional Hawaiian medicine and healing practices.

In the mid-19th century, a man named Keawe Aikapu was a prominent figure in the Hawaiian Kingdom, serving as a trusted advisor to King Kamehameha III and later becoming a member of the House of Nobles.

Towards the end of the 19th century, a woman named Keawe Kekoa gained recognition as a skilled weaver and practitioner of traditional Hawaiian arts and crafts. Her works were highly regarded and are now preserved in various museums and cultural institutions.

Additionally, in the early 20th century, a man named Keawe Kealoha was a respected educator and advocate for the preservation of the Hawaiian language and culture. He played a significant role in establishing Hawaiian language programs in schools across the islands.

While the KEAWE surname has its roots in ancient Hawaiian culture and traditions, it continues to be carried by families in Hawaii and throughout the Hawaiian diaspora, serving as a testament to the rich heritage and resilience of the Hawaiian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Keawe

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

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

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