Explore the Family Name Hafoka
The meaning of Hafoka
Tongan: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hafoka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hafoka has seen a steady increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it climbed from 81,414 in 2000 to 61,899 in 2010, representing a change of around 24%. The count of people with the surname Hafoka also rose by 50% during this period, increasing from 216 to 324. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 of the population grew by 37.5% over the decade, from 0.08 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #61,899 | 23.97% |
| Count | 216 | 324 | 50% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hafoka
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Hafoka also shifted in the decade between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The dominant ethnic identity remains Asian/Pacific Islander, though its representation decreased slightly by 3.18%, from 77.78% to 75.31%. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races also fell by 9.69%, from 14.35% to 12.96%. The percentage of those identified as White remained constant at 5.56%, while a new section of the population emerged, with 5.25% identifying as Hispanic. There were no recorded changes among Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 77.78% | 75.31% | -3.18% |
| Two or More Races | 14.35% | 12.96% | -9.69% |
| White | 5.56% | 5.56% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.25% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |