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

Ohia, 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 Ohia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ohia in America

Ohia is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ohia surname appeared 106 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 Ohia.

The history of the last name Ohia

The surname OHIA is believed to have originated in the Hawaiian Islands, specifically on the island of Oahu. It is thought to have derived from the Hawaiian word 'ohia', which refers to a type of evergreen tree native to the islands. The ohia tree is an important part of Hawaiian culture and mythology, and it is believed that the surname may have originally been given to families or individuals who lived near or had a connection to these trees.

While the exact origins of the surname are uncertain, it is thought to have emerged sometime in the 18th or 19th century, when Hawaiians began adopting Western-style surnames. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the OHIA surname can be found in Hawaiian government records and census data from this period.

One notable historical figure with the OHIA surname was Keawe Ohia, a Hawaiian chief who lived in the late 18th century. He was known for his involvement in the conflicts between the various Hawaiian islands and his efforts to maintain the independence of his people.

Another individual of note was Kamaka Ohia, a Hawaiian scholar and historian who lived in the late 19th century. He was instrumental in preserving and documenting Hawaiian language and culture, and his writings remain important sources of information on traditional Hawaiian practices and beliefs.

In the early 20th century, there was a Hawaiian artist named Lehua Ohia who gained recognition for her paintings depicting scenes of island life and traditional Hawaiian customs. Her works are now considered important cultural artifacts and are housed in various museums and private collections.

The surname OHIA also appears in historical records related to the Hawaiian monarchy. For example, there are references to individuals with this surname serving as advisors or members of the royal court during the reigns of various Hawaiian kings and queens.

While the OHIA surname is primarily associated with Hawaii, it is possible that it may have spread to other parts of the world through migration or intermarriage. However, the majority of historical records and notable individuals with this surname can be traced back to the Hawaiian Islands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ohia

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

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

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