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

Pauole, 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 Pauole surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pauole in America

Pauole is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pauole surname appeared 133 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 Pauole.

The history of the last name Pauole

The surname PAUOLE is thought to have originated in the Polynesian islands, likely in the Hawaiian archipelago, sometime in the 18th or 19th century. It is believed to be derived from the Hawaiian words "pau" meaning "finished" or "complete," and "ole" meaning "nothing" or "none." The combined meaning of the name could be interpreted as "completely nothing" or "nothing left."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PAUOLE surname can be found in the Hawaiian language newspaper "Ka Nupepa Kuokoa" from the late 1800s, where a person by the name of Kahunahuna PAUOLE was mentioned in an article about local events. This suggests that the name was already in use among native Hawaiians during that time period.

In the early 20th century, a man named Joseph PAUOLE (1892-1968) was a prominent figure in the Hawaiian community on the island of Oahu. He was a respected kumu hula (hula teacher) and was known for his efforts in preserving and promoting traditional Hawaiian culture and arts.

Another notable individual with the PAUOLE surname was Kaiona PAUOLE (1918-2002), who was a Hawaiian language scholar and educator. She dedicated her life to revitalizing the Hawaiian language and was instrumental in establishing Hawaiian language immersion programs in schools across the islands.

During the mid-20th century, a family with the PAUOLE surname owned and operated a small farm on the island of Maui. The farm was known for its cultivation of taro, a staple crop in Hawaiian cuisine, and was a significant contributor to the local agricultural community.

In more recent times, a Hawaiian artist and musician named Keali'i PAUOLE (born 1972) has gained recognition for his work in preserving and promoting traditional Hawaiian music and dance. He has performed at various cultural festivals and events, sharing the rich heritage of his ancestors through his artistic expressions.

While the PAUOLE surname may have been relatively uncommon in historical records, its presence in various aspects of Hawaiian culture and society over the past two centuries highlights its deep roots and connection to the islands' rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pauole

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

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

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