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

Kiyuna, 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 Kiyuna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kiyuna in America

Kiyuna is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kiyuna surname appeared 144 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 Kiyuna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kiyuna 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 Kiyuna

The surname Kiyuna is of Japanese origin and is believed to have originated in the Okinawa Prefecture region of Japan during the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the ancient Okinawan words "kiyu" meaning "thick" and "na" meaning "rope" or "vines," potentially referring to a person's occupation or physical characteristics.

The earliest recorded mention of the Kiyuna name can be found in the Okinawan family registries known as the "Shizoku-Keizu," dating back to the 17th century. These registries were meticulously kept by the local nobility, providing valuable insights into the genealogies of prominent Okinawan families.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the Kiyuna surname was Kiyuna Seikan, a renowned Okinawan scholar and philosopher who lived from 1663 to 1718. He was widely respected for his contributions to the study of Confucianism and his writings on Okinawan culture and traditions.

Another notable figure was Kiyuna Chojo (1754-1828), an Okinawan martial artist and master of the Shuri-te style, which later became known as Karate. He played a pivotal role in preserving and passing down the traditional Okinawan martial arts to subsequent generations.

In the 19th century, Kiyuna Tomohiro (1820-1897) was a prominent Okinawan entrepreneur and businessman who established several successful trading companies, contributing to the economic development of the region.

During the early 20th century, Kiyuna Yoshihiro (1896-1972) was a highly respected teacher and educator who dedicated his life to improving educational opportunities for children in Okinawa. He established several schools and was instrumental in promoting the importance of education in the region.

Another notable figure was Kiyuna Masahiro (1914-2002), an Okinawan artist renowned for his intricate woodblock prints and paintings that captured the beauty and cultural traditions of the Ryukyu Islands.

While the Kiyuna surname originated in Okinawa, it has since spread to other regions of Japan and throughout the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Okinawa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kiyuna

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

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

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