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

Mahana, 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 Mahana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mahana in America

Mahana is the 58042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mahana surname appeared 350 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 Mahana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mahana 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 Mahana

The surname MAHANA has its origins in the Hawaiian language and culture. It is believed to have emerged in the late 18th or early 19th century, during the period when written records were first being kept in the Hawaiian islands.

MAHANA is derived from the Hawaiian word "mahana", which means "warmth" or "heat". It is likely that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname or surname to someone who was perceived as having a warm or sunny personality.

While there are no known instances of the name appearing in ancient Hawaiian chants or oral traditions, some of the earliest recorded examples can be found in missionary and government documents from the early 1800s. For instance, a man named Keoni Mahana is listed as a resident of Honolulu in an 1835 census record.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname MAHANA was Kahekili Mahana, a high-ranking chief and advisor to King Kamehameha I in the late 18th century. Kahekili Mahana played a crucial role in the unification of the Hawaiian islands under Kamehameha's rule.

Another important figure was Kalani Mahana, a prominent Hawaiian scholar and historian who lived in the mid-19th century. Kalani Mahana was instrumental in preserving and documenting many aspects of Hawaiian culture, language, and traditions.

In the late 19th century, a woman named Keahi Mahana became one of the first Hawaiian women to attend a university, studying at Punahou School in Honolulu. Her educational achievements were groundbreaking for the time.

Moving into the 20th century, Kawena Mahana was a respected Hawaiian artist and teacher who was known for her intricate feather work and dedication to preserving traditional Hawaiian arts and crafts.

Finally, in more recent times, the Hawaiian musician and composer Keola Mahana has achieved recognition for his contributions to the contemporary Hawaiian music scene, blending traditional styles with modern influences.

While the surname MAHANA is not as common as some other Hawaiian surnames, it has a rich history and cultural significance, reflecting the warmth and spirit of the Hawaiian people and their unique island heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mahana

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

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

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