Explore the Family Name Kanahele
The meaning of Kanahele
Hawaiian: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kanahele in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kanahele has grown from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,152nd and rose to the 50,106th spot in 2010, marking a 7.47% increase in popularity. The count of individuals with the Kanahele surname also saw an increase, moving from 357 in 2000 to 418 in 2010, a rise of 17.09%. The proportion per 100K people increased as well by 7.69%, indicating an overall growth in the use of the surname Kanahele.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #50,106 | 7.47% |
| Count | 357 | 418 | 17.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kanahele
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Kanahele, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows shifts between 2000 and 2010. A majority portion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander held the Kanahele surname in 2000, but this percentage fell by 21.76% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, up by 118.72%. The percentage of White ethnicity decreased by 33.07%, while Hispanic representation also dropped by 14.54%. The surname did not appear among individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 73.39% | 57.42% | -21.76% |
| Two or More Races | 15.97% | 34.93% | 118.72% |
| White | 6.44% | 4.31% | -33.07% |
| Hispanic | 3.92% | 3.35% | -14.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |