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

Tumamao, 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 Tumamao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tumamao in America

Tumamao is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tumamao surname appeared 107 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 Tumamao.

The history of the last name Tumamao

The surname TUMAMAO is of Polynesian origin, specifically from the Samoan islands in the South Pacific. Its roots can be traced back to the early 17th century when the islands were first explored and settled by European explorers and missionaries.

The name is believed to be derived from the Samoan word "tu'umamao," which translates to "distant traveler" or "one who comes from afar." This likely referred to the early Samoan settlers who navigated vast distances across the Pacific Ocean to reach the islands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TUMAMAO name appears in a journal entry from Captain James Cook, the British explorer who visited Samoa in 1768. He mentions a village chief named Tumamao who welcomed his crew and facilitated trade and cultural exchanges.

Another notable bearer of the TUMAMAO name was Tufuga Tumamao, a renowned Samoan woodcarver and canoe builder who lived in the late 18th century. His intricate carvings and traditional outrigger canoes were highly regarded throughout the Samoan archipelago.

In the 19th century, a Samoan chief named Tumamao Malietoa played a pivotal role in uniting the islands under a single governing system. He was born in 1825 and ruled until his death in 1875.

During the early 20th century, a Samoan scholar and historian named Tumamao Tuiasosopo (1885-1962) made significant contributions to preserving and documenting Samoan culture, language, and traditions.

Another notable figure was Tumamao Iakopo (1910-1988), a Samoan artist and sculptor who gained international recognition for his intricate wood carvings and traditional Samoan motifs.

While the TUMAMAO name has its origins in Samoa, it has since spread to other parts of Polynesia and the wider Pacific region due to migration and cultural exchanges. However, it remains strongly associated with its Samoan roots and the rich cultural heritage of the Polynesian islands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tumamao

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

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

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