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

Lono, 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 Lono surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lono in America

Lono is the 74141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lono surname appeared 261 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 Lono.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lono 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 Lono

The surname LONO is of Hawaiian origin and is believed to have originated on the islands in the 16th century or earlier. It is derived from the Hawaiian word "lono," which means peace or calm. The name was likely given to individuals who were known for their peaceful demeanor or ability to resolve conflicts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LONO surname can be found in the writings of Captain James Cook, who visited the Hawaiian Islands in the late 18th century. In his journals, Cook mentions encountering a chief named LONO on the island of Maui. This suggests that the name was already well-established among the indigenous population by that time.

During the 19th century, as more Hawaiians began adopting Western-style surnames, the name LONO became more widespread. Several notable figures from this period bore the surname, including:

1. Kamehameha III (1813-1854), the King of Hawaii from 1825 to 1854, whose birth name was Kauikeaouli Kaleiopapa LONO.
2. Keoni Ana LONO (1828-1891), a respected Hawaiian scholar and translator who helped preserve traditional Hawaiian knowledge and literature.

As the Hawaiian Islands became a territory of the United States in the late 19th century, the LONO surname began to appear in official records and documents. In the early 20th century, a number of LONO families lived in the areas around Honolulu and on the island of Kauai.

One notable individual from this time was Robert LONO (1888-1976), a Hawaiian activist and cultural leader who fought for the preservation of Hawaiian language and traditions. He was instrumental in establishing Hawaiian language programs in schools and advocating for the recognition of Hawaiian culture.

Another prominent figure was Kimo LONO (1921-2002), a renowned Hawaiian musician and composer who helped popularize traditional Hawaiian music and dance. His compositions, such as "Ke Kali Nei Au" and "Hanalei Moon," became beloved classics and are still performed today.

Throughout its history, the surname LONO has been closely tied to Hawaiian culture and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to preserving and promoting the unique heritage of the Hawaiian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lono

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

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

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