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

Muasau, 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 Muasau surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muasau in America

Muasau is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muasau surname appeared 165 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 Muasau.

We can also compare 2010 data for Muasau 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 Muasau

The surname MUASAU is believed to have its origins in Samoa, a Polynesian island country located in the South Pacific Ocean. The earliest known records of this name date back to the late 18th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MUASAU surname can be found in a collection of oral histories and genealogies compiled by Samoan scholars in the 1800s. These sources suggest that the name may have derived from the Samoan words "mu'a" meaning "front" or "before" and "sau" meaning "come," potentially referring to someone who was a forerunner or pioneer.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Salu MUASAU was noted for his role as a prominent chief and leader in the village of Safotu on the island of Savai'i. He played a significant part in preserving Samoan cultural traditions and facilitating the transition to a more centralized form of governance during the period of European exploration and colonization.

Another notable individual bearing the MUASAU surname was Taua MUASAU, a revered Samoan orator and historian who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Taua was renowned for his extensive knowledge of Samoan mythology, legends, and genealogies, and he played a crucial role in passing down these oral traditions to future generations.

In the early 20th century, Fiti MUASAU gained recognition as a skilled navigator and seafarer. He was known for his expertise in traditional Polynesian wayfinding techniques, which he used to guide voyages between various islands in the Pacific Ocean.

During the latter half of the 20th century, Masina MUASAU emerged as a celebrated Samoan artist and craftsperson. Her intricate weaving and intricate textile designs, which often incorporated traditional Samoan motifs and symbolism, garnered international acclaim and helped to preserve and promote Samoan cultural heritage.

While the MUASAU surname is most commonly associated with Samoa, it is also found in other parts of Polynesia, where it may have taken on slightly different meanings or derivations due to linguistic variations and cultural influences. However, the name continues to hold deep cultural significance and serves as a link to the rich history and traditions of the Samoan people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muasau

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

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

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