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

Salanoa, 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 Salanoa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salanoa in America

Salanoa is the 81458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salanoa surname appeared 232 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 Salanoa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salanoa 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 Salanoa

The surname SALANOA is believed to have originated in the Samoan Islands, a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean. It is likely derived from the Samoan language, although the exact etymology and meaning of the name are unclear.

The earliest known records of the SALANOA surname date back to the late 18th century, when European explorers and missionaries began documenting the names and cultures of the Samoan people. However, it is possible that the name existed long before this time, as the Samoan Islands have been inhabited for over 3,000 years.

One of the earliest documented instances of the SALANOA name can be found in the writings of John Williams, a missionary who visited Samoa in the 1830s. Williams recorded several Samoan names, including SALANOA, which he described as a common surname among the island's inhabitants.

During the 19th century, several individuals with the SALANOA surname were noted for their roles in Samoan society and culture. Tuiasosopo SALANOA, born in 1825, was a prominent chief and leader who played a key role in the island's resistance against European colonization. Malepeai SALANOA, born in 1842, was a renowned orator and storyteller who helped preserve and pass down Samoan oral traditions.

In the early 20th century, Tavita SALANOA, born in 1892, was a respected educator and advocate for Samoan language and culture. He worked to establish schools and promote the teaching of Samoan traditions to younger generations.

Another notable figure was Sione SALANOA, born in 1910, who was a skilled navigator and seafarer. He helped maintain traditional Samoan practices of wayfinding and long-distance voyaging, which were essential to the island's culture and survival.

More recently, Leilua SALANOA, born in 1948, has gained recognition as a prominent artist and sculptor, known for her works that celebrate Samoan heritage and traditions through various mediums.

While these are just a few examples, the SALANOA surname has a rich history and connection to the Samoan Islands, reflecting the culture, traditions, and resilience of its people over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salanoa

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

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

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