Explore the Family Name Akiona
The meaning of Akiona
Hawaiian: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Akiona in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Akiona has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname jumped from 44,738 in 2000 to 38,640 in 2010, indicating a significant increase of 13.63%. In terms of the count, there were 452 individuals with this surname in 2000, and this number grew by more than a quarter (26.55%) to 572 individuals in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion of the Akiona surname per 100,000 people also increased by 11.76% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,738 | #38,640 | 13.63% |
| Count | 452 | 572 | 26.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.19 | 11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Akiona
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Akiona surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift in the distribution over time. In 2000, the majority of Akionas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander at 56.19%, but this number dramatically dropped by 53.34% to 26.22% in 2010. Instead, there was an almost doubling (93.89% increase) of those identifying as having two or more races, making up 51.05% of Akionas in 2010. The percentage of Akionas identifying as White and Hispanic also saw increases of 17.40% and 42.17% respectively. However, no Akionas identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two or More Races | 26.33% | 51.05% | 93.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 56.19% | 26.22% | -53.34% |
| Hispanic | 9.96% | 14.16% | 42.17% |
| White | 7.3% | 8.57% | 17.4% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |