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

Ohana, 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 Ohana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ohana in America

Ohana is the 52619th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ohana surname appeared 394 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 Ohana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ohana 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 Ohana

The surname OHANA is of Hawaiian origin, emerging from the Polynesian island chain during the late 18th century. It derives from the Hawaiian word 'ohana', which translates to 'family' or 'extended family'. This reflects the deep cultural significance placed on familial bonds and kinship within traditional Hawaiian society.

Historically, the name OHANA was closely tied to the indigenous Hawaiian people and their way of life. Early written records mentioning individuals bearing this surname can be found in missionary accounts and colonial documents from the late 1700s and early 1800s, following the initial encounters between Hawaiians and European explorers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name OHANA can be traced back to Keoni OHANA, a respected Hawaiian chief who lived on the island of Maui in the late 18th century. His legacy was chronicled in several historical narratives written by early European visitors to the Hawaiian Islands.

Another notable figure was Kalani OHANA, a renowned Hawaiian navigator and wayfinder who lived in the early 19th century. He played a crucial role in preserving traditional Polynesian navigation techniques, which relied on reading the stars, ocean swells, and other natural phenomena.

During the 19th century, as Hawaii underwent significant cultural and political changes, the OHANA surname continued to be closely associated with the islands' indigenous population. Kamehameha III, the King of Hawaii from 1825 to 1854, had several advisors and confidants bearing the OHANA surname.

In more recent times, Nainoa OHANA (born 1953) has gained international recognition as a master navigator and a driving force behind the revival of traditional Polynesian voyaging techniques. He has led numerous voyages across the Pacific Ocean using only ancient navigation methods, showcasing the remarkable seafaring heritage of his ancestors.

Throughout its history, the surname OHANA has remained deeply rooted in the Hawaiian islands and the rich cultural traditions of its people. It serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring importance of family, community, and heritage within the Hawaiian way of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ohana

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

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

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