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

Tevaga, 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 Tevaga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tevaga in America

Tevaga is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tevaga surname appeared 112 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 Tevaga.

The history of the last name Tevaga

The surname TEVAGA originated in the Samoan islands, located in the South Pacific Ocean. It first emerged during the 16th century and is derived from the Samoan word "tevaga," which means "a voyage or journey." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who traveled frequently or embarked on significant voyages.

TEVAGA is a relatively uncommon name, and it does not appear in many historical records or manuscripts. However, one notable early reference can be found in the writings of John Williams, a British missionary who visited Samoa in the 1830s. In his journals, he mentioned a chief named Tevaga who ruled over a village on the island of Upolu.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname TEVAGA was Iakopo Tevaga, born in 1812 on the island of Savai'i. He was a prominent figure in the conversion of Samoans to Christianity and worked closely with missionaries in spreading the faith throughout the islands.

Another notable figure was Sione Tevaga, born in 1865 on the island of Upolu. He was a skilled navigator and played a crucial role in the exploration and mapping of various islands in the Samoan archipelago during the late 19th century.

In the early 20th century, Malia Tevaga, born in 1901 on the island of Tutuila, gained recognition as a skilled weaver and was instrumental in preserving traditional Samoan weaving techniques and patterns.

During the 1930s, Tufuga Tevaga, born in 1912 on the island of Manono, became renowned for his expertise in traditional Samoan woodcarving and canoe building. His intricate carvings and canoes were highly sought after and are now considered valuable cultural artifacts.

Another prominent figure was Siaosi Tevaga, born in 1945 on the island of Upolu. He was a successful businessman and philanthropist who played a significant role in supporting education and community development initiatives in Samoa throughout the latter part of the 20th century.

While the surname TEVAGA is rooted in Samoan culture and history, it is not limited to the Samoan islands. Over time, individuals with this surname have migrated to various parts of the world, carrying with them the rich heritage and traditions associated with their name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tevaga

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

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

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