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

Naufahu, 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 Naufahu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naufahu in America

Naufahu is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naufahu surname appeared 109 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 Naufahu.

The history of the last name Naufahu

The surname "NAUFAHU" is believed to have its origins in the Polynesian islands of the Pacific Ocean, specifically from the Tongan language. It likely emerged during the 15th or 16th century when European explorers began encountering and documenting the various cultures and peoples of the region.

The name "NAUFAHU" is thought to be derived from the Tongan words "nau" meaning "they" or "them" and "fahu" which can be translated as "to carry" or "to bear". Thus, the name may have originally referred to a person or group responsible for carrying or transporting goods or materials.

There are no known historical records or manuscripts that specifically mention the surname "NAUFAHU" from this early period, as written documentation was limited in the region at that time. However, it is possible that the name may have been recorded in the logbooks or journals of early European explorers and traders who visited the Tongan islands.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "NAUFAHU" was a Tongan chief named Viliami Naufahu, who lived in the late 18th century and was known for his role in leading resistance against European colonization efforts in the region.

Another notable figure with the "NAUFAHU" surname was Sione Naufahu, a Tongan politician and diplomat who served as the first governor of the island of Vava'u in the late 19th century (born around 1840, died in the early 1900s).

In the 20th century, a prominent individual with the "NAUFAHU" name was Taniela Naufahu, a Tongan-born actor and professional wrestler who achieved success in both the United States and Japan (born in 1979).

Another individual worth mentioning is Semisi Naufahu, a Tongan rugby player who represented his country in several international competitions during the 1990s and early 2000s (born in 1972).

Lastly, Mele Naufahu was a notable Tongan artist and cultural practitioner who was known for her expertise in traditional weaving and textile arts (born in the 1940s, died in the early 2000s).

While the surname "NAUFAHU" is relatively uncommon outside of Tonga and the Polynesian diaspora, it has a rich cultural heritage and history that reflects the unique traditions and language of the Tongan people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naufahu

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

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 Naufahu 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.

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

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