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

Pahulu, 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 Pahulu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pahulu in America

Pahulu is the 78316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pahulu surname appeared 244 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 Pahulu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pahulu 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 Pahulu

The surname "PAHULU" has its origins in the Hawaiian Islands, dating back to the 18th century. It is believed to derive from the Hawaiian words "pahu" meaning "drum" and "lu" meaning "chill" or "calm". This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who played the drums in a tranquil manner or had a calming presence.

The earliest known record of the name appears in a Hawaiian genealogical chant from the late 1700s, where a person named PAHULU is mentioned as a member of a prominent family on the island of Maui. It is possible that the name was also influenced by the Hawaiian place name "Pahulu", which refers to a small village on the island of Molokai.

One of the most notable individuals to bear the surname PAHULU was Keoni PAHULU, a respected kahuna (priest) and navigator who lived in the early 19th century. He was renowned for his expertise in traditional Hawaiian navigation techniques and played a crucial role in preserving this knowledge for future generations.

Another historical figure with this name was Kama PAHULU, a skilled warrior and advisor to King Kamehameha I, the ruler who unified the Hawaiian Islands in the early 1800s. Kama PAHULU was known for his bravery in battle and his unwavering loyalty to the king.

In the late 19th century, a woman named Kaili PAHULU gained recognition as one of the first Hawaiian female writers and poets. Her works explored themes of identity, culture, and the experiences of Hawaiian women during a time of significant social change.

Towards the end of the 19th century, a man named Kekoa PAHULU was an influential figure in the Hawaiian sovereignty movement. He advocated for the preservation of Hawaiian culture and land rights in the face of increasing Western influence and colonization.

Finally, in the early 20th century, a musician named Ikaika PAHULU gained popularity for his compositions and performances on the traditional Hawaiian slack-key guitar. His music helped to revive interest in this unique style and contributed to its continued popularity among modern Hawaiian artists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pahulu

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

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

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