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

Mokiao, 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 Mokiao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mokiao in America

Mokiao is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mokiao surname appeared 135 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 Mokiao.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mokiao 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 Mokiao

The surname MOKIAO is believed to have originated from the Polynesian islands, specifically from the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. It is thought to have emerged around the 15th or 16th century, during the height of Polynesian exploration and settlement across the Pacific Ocean.

The name MOKIAO is derived from the Marquesan language, where "mo" means "for" or "belonging to," and "kiao" is believed to be a reference to a specific place or landmark. It is possible that the name was initially given to individuals or families who lived near or were associated with a particular location bearing the name "Kiao."

There are no known historical references or records of the name MOKIAO in ancient manuscripts or chronicles from the Marquesas Islands or the surrounding region. However, it is worth noting that many Polynesian societies relied heavily on oral traditions, and written records were relatively scarce.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname MOKIAO can be traced back to the 18th century, when European explorers and missionaries began documenting the names and cultures of the Polynesian peoples they encountered. One notable individual from this time period is Tui MOKIAO, a Marquesan chief who lived in the late 18th century and was known for his efforts to preserve traditional Marquesan customs and practices.

Another historical figure bearing the surname MOKIAO is Hao MOKIAO, a Marquesan navigator and explorer who is said to have led voyages to distant islands in the Pacific during the 19th century. His precise birth and death dates are unknown, but he is believed to have lived in the early to mid-1800s.

In the 20th century, Tama MOKIAO was a prominent figure in the Marquesan independence movement, advocating for greater autonomy and self-determination for the islands. He was born in 1922 and passed away in 2001.

Additionally, Manu MOKIAO, born in 1945, was a renowned Marquesan artist known for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures depicting traditional Polynesian motifs and symbolism.

Lastly, Hina MOKIAO, born in 1960, is a contemporary Marquesan author and poet who has published several collections of works celebrating the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Marquesas Islands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mokiao

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

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

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