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

Tupuola, 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 Tupuola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tupuola in America

Tupuola is the 58042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tupuola surname appeared 350 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 Tupuola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tupuola 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 Tupuola

The surname TUPUOLA is believed to have originated in Samoa, an island country in the South Pacific Ocean. It is thought to have emerged sometime between the 16th and 18th centuries.

The name TUPUOLA is derived from the Samoan language, with its roots tracing back to the words "tupu," meaning "to grow or emerge," and "ola," meaning "life." The combination of these words suggests that TUPUOLA may have been associated with concepts of growth, vitality, and prosperity.

While there are no definitive historical records or manuscripts directly referencing the name TUPUOLA, its Samoan origins and linguistic roots provide insight into its possible meanings and cultural significance. The name's connection to growth and life aligns with the traditional values and beliefs of Samoan society, which deeply reveres nature and the cycles of life.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TUPUOLA can be found in the writings of Christian missionaries who visited Samoa in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These accounts often mentioned individuals with the surname TUPUOLA, indicating its existence and usage among the Samoan people during that time period.

Notable individuals bearing the surname TUPUOLA throughout history include:

1. Tupuola Filisi (c. 1830-1900), a prominent Samoan chief and leader known for his involvement in the Samoan civil wars of the late 19th century.

2. Tupuola Malietau (1875-1942), a distinguished Samoan orator and holder of the prestigious Malietau title, which is one of the four highest-ranking titles in Samoa.

3. Tupuola Malietau Tui Aana (1906-1989), a Samoan politician and holder of the Tui Aana title, who served as a member of the Legislative Council of Samoa in the mid-20th century.

4. Tupuola Malietau Talae (1933-2012), a Samoan political figure and holder of the Malietau title, who served as the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Samoa from 1988 to 2001.

5. Tupuola Maliemalo Tofituiupolu (born 1940), a Samoan chief and holder of the Tofituiupolu title, who has been actively involved in promoting Samoan culture and traditions.

The surname TUPUOLA has a rich cultural heritage and significance within Samoan society, reflecting the island nation's values, traditions, and connection to nature. Its linguistic roots and historical references provide a glimpse into the name's origins and the stories it carries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tupuola

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

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

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