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

Tautolo, 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 Tautolo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tautolo in America

Tautolo is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tautolo surname appeared 154 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 Tautolo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tautolo 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 Tautolo

The surname TAUTOLO originated in the Polynesian islands of the South Pacific, particularly in Samoa and Tonga. It is derived from the Samoan word "tautolo," which means "to repeat" or "to echo." The name likely emerged during the 16th or 17th century, reflecting the oral traditions and storytelling practices of these island cultures.

TAUTOLO was initially a descriptive surname, possibly given to individuals who were known for their skill in reciting or repeating stories, chants, or genealogies. The name may have also been associated with those who had a particular talent for mimicry or echoing sounds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TAUTOLO can be found in the 18th-century Samoan genealogies, where a chief named Tautolo is mentioned. However, due to the oral nature of Polynesian cultures at the time, written records were scarce, making it difficult to trace the name's earliest origins with precision.

In the 19th century, Christian missionaries who visited the Samoan islands documented the TAUTOLO surname in their records, contributing to its preservation and spread. One notable figure was Tautolo Levi, a Samoan pastor and translator who assisted in translating the Bible into the Samoan language in the mid-1800s.

As Samoans and Tongans began to migrate and settle in other parts of the world, the surname TAUTOLO traveled with them. In the early 20th century, a man named Tautolo Fotualii gained recognition as a skilled navigator and wayfinder, keeping alive the traditional navigational techniques of his ancestors.

Another prominent individual was Tautolo Malu, a Tongan artist and woodcarver who lived from 1931 to 2001. His intricate and captivating works helped preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Tongan people.

In more recent times, Tautolo Oto'ota, a Samoan rugby player, has gained recognition for his achievements on the field, representing Samoa in international competitions.

While the surname TAUTOLO may not be widely known outside of Polynesian communities, it holds a significant place in the cultural traditions and histories of Samoa and Tonga, serving as a reminder of the importance of oral traditions, storytelling, and the preservation of cultural knowledge.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tautolo

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

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

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