Explore the Family Name Kekahuna
The meaning of Kekahuna
Hawaiian: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kekahuna in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kekahuna saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 58,692nd most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 54,864th position, marking a 6.52% change in rank. The number of individuals carrying the Kekahuna name also grew during this period, with a count of 323 in 2000 increasing to 375 in 2010, representing a 16.1% rise. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also edged upward from 0.12 to 0.13, an 8.33% escalation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #54,864 | 6.52% |
| Count | 323 | 375 | 16.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kekahuna
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were shifts in the distribution among those bearing the Kekahuna surname from 2000 to 2010. While the majority identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 at 59.13%, their representation dropped by 30.10% to 41.33% in 2010. Those claiming two or more races showed a significant jump, almost doubling from 26.32% to 39.47%. White and Hispanic representation also increased, albeit modestly, from 6.19% to 7.73% and 8.05% to 11.47% respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 59.13% | 41.33% | -30.1% |
| Two or More Races | 26.32% | 39.47% | 49.96% |
| Hispanic | 8.05% | 11.47% | 42.48% |
| White | 6.19% | 7.73% | 24.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |