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

Samuelu, 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 Samuelu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Samuelu in America

Samuelu is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Samuelu surname appeared 167 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 Samuelu.

The history of the last name Samuelu

The surname SAMUELU is of Samoan origin and can be traced back to the late 18th century. It originated from the Samoan village of Samuelu on the island of Upolu, where it was initially used to identify families belonging to that particular village.

The name SAMUELU is derived from the Samoan word "sa'o," which means "true" or "correct," and "malu," meaning "shelter" or "protection." The combination of these words suggests that the name may have been given to families who were seen as trustworthy protectors or guardians within their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SAMUELU surname can be found in the journals of Christian missionaries who visited Samoa in the early 19th century. These journals often mentioned encounters with local chiefs and village elders, some of whom bore the name SAMUELU.

Notable individuals with the SAMUELU surname include Pita Samuelu (1880-1952), a prominent Samoan chief and politician who played a significant role in Samoa's struggle for independence from New Zealand. Another notable figure is Faaulufalega Samuelu (1901-1980), a Samoan artist and woodcarver whose works are displayed in museums around the world.

In the 20th century, the SAMUELU name gained recognition through the achievements of individuals like Tuiamau Samuelu (1924-2005), a Samoan academic and author who published several books on Samoan language and culture. Another notable bearer of the name was Faamatala Samuelu (1936-2012), a respected Samoan educator and advocate for women's rights.

More recently, the SAMUELU surname has been associated with individuals such as Laauli Samuelu (born 1964), a Samoan rugby union player who represented Samoa in international competitions, and Maluina Samuelu (born 1978), a Samoan-American mixed martial artist and former professional wrestler.

While the SAMUELU surname has its roots in the Samoan village of the same name, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its connection to the Samoan culture and heritage remains strong, and the name continues to hold significance in Samoan communities worldwide.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Samuelu

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

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

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