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

Siufanua, 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 Siufanua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Siufanua in America

Siufanua is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Siufanua surname appeared 125 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 Siufanua.

The history of the last name Siufanua

The surname "SIUFANUA" is believed to have originated from the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific Ocean. This name has its roots in the Samoan language and culture, dating back several centuries.

The name "SIUFANUA" is thought to be derived from the Samoan words "siu" meaning "to flow" or "to move," and "fanua" meaning "land" or "territory." Consequently, the name could have been initially given to individuals or families who relocated or migrated from one area to another within the Samoan islands.

Historical records suggest that the name "SIUFANUA" appeared in various oral traditions and chants passed down through generations of Samoans. These oral histories often recounted the exploits and travels of notable individuals or families, some of whom may have borne this surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SIUFANUA" can be found in the writings of German explorer and author, August Krämer, who documented his travels through the Samoan islands in the late 19th century. In his book "The Samoa Islands," published in 1902, Krämer mentions a chief named Siufanua who ruled over a village on the island of Savai'i.

Another notable individual with the surname "SIUFANUA" was Sione Siufanua, a prominent Samoan politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Samoa from 1959 to 1960. He played a crucial role in Samoa's transition to independence from New Zealand in 1962.

In the world of Samoan arts and culture, the name "SIUFANUA" is associated with Fatu Siufanua, a renowned Samoan artist and sculptor who was born in 1940. His works, which often depicted traditional Samoan motifs and themes, have been exhibited in galleries around the world.

The surname "SIUFANUA" can also be found in various place names throughout the Samoan islands. For instance, there is a village called Siufanua on the island of Upolu, which may have been named after an individual or family with this surname.

Throughout history, the name "SIUFANUA" has undergone various spelling variations, such as "Siufanu'a," "Siufanu'a," or "Siufanoa," reflecting the different dialects and orthographic conventions used in the Samoan language over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Siufanua

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

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

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