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

Tausinga, 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 Tausinga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tausinga in America

Tausinga is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tausinga surname appeared 132 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 Tausinga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tausinga 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 Tausinga

The surname TAUSINGA is of Tongan origin and is believed to have emerged in the late 18th century. It is derived from the Tongan words 'tau' meaning 'warrior' and 'singa' meaning 'brave', suggesting the name was likely given to individuals who displayed exceptional courage and bravery in battle.

The TAUSINGA name is closely associated with the island of Tongatapu, the main island of the Tongan archipelago. It is believed that the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the village of Mu'a, where a prominent family of warriors and chieftains resided.

One of the earliest documented references to the TAUSINGA name can be found in the oral traditions and genealogies of the Tu'i Tonga dynasty, which ruled the Tongan islands from the 10th to the 16th century. These oral histories mention a warrior named Tausinga Latu, who is said to have played a crucial role in defending the island of Tongatapu from invasions in the late 15th century.

In the 19th century, the TAUSINGA name gained further prominence with the rise of Siaosi Tausinga, a renowned orator and statesman who played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Constitutional monarchy in Tonga. Siaosi Tausinga, born in 1825, was a member of the Tongan parliament and was instrumental in drafting the country's first constitution in 1875.

Another notable figure bearing the TAUSINGA surname was Filise Tausinga, a celebrated poet and playwright who lived in the early 20th century. Filise Tausinga's works contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Tongan cultural traditions and language.

During the 20th century, the TAUSINGA name gained international recognition through the academic and literary achievements of Sione Tausinga, a Tongan scholar and writer who authored several influential works on Polynesian culture and history. Sione Tausinga, born in 1912, was a professor at the University of Hawaii and played a pivotal role in raising awareness about the rich cultural heritage of the Pacific Islands.

Beyond Tonga, the TAUSINGA surname has also been found in other parts of the Pacific, particularly in Samoa and Fiji, likely due to migration and intermarriage between the islands. However, the name remains most closely associated with its Tongan roots and the legacy of bravery and leadership that it represents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tausinga

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

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

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