How Common Is the Last Name Ahuna?
An estimated 443 people in the United States share the surname Ahuna. That's about 1 in 773,712 Americans. This data comes from the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau surname frequency tables.
This page covers the Ahuna surname's frequency in the U.S. population, its rank among all American surnames, and a breakdown of ancestry and ethnicity data from the Census. You can also check how many people share any first + last name combination involving Ahuna.
Estimated Americans with this Surname
443
About 1 in 773,712 people in the U.S.
Census Rank
#57,050
Frequency Rate
0.13
per 100,000 people
Census Count
386
2020 Census
Data Source
2020
U.S. Census Bureau
Ancestry and Ethnicity for Ahuna
The Ahuna surname is most commonly associated with people who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander (40.41%). The next largest groups are Two or More Races (33.94%) and Hispanic (12.18%).
Self-reported race and ethnicity from the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau surname tables. Some categories may be suppressed for privacy when sample sizes are small.
Historical Census Data for Ahuna
Ahuna appears in 3 published Census surname releases on this site (2000, 2010, 2020). From 2000 to 2020, the raw count became more common and the per-100,000 rate became more common. Its best published rank was #56,310 in 2010.
Between the 2010 and 2020 census releases, the surname Ahuna became more common in the United States. Both the raw count and the population-adjusted frequency moved up.
The line to watch most closely is per 100,000 people. That adjusts for overall population growth, so it shows whether Ahuna became a bigger or smaller share of the country, not just whether the raw count went up.
Census Count Over Time
Raw Census count in each published surname release.
321 to 386
Per 100,000 Over Time
Population-adjusted frequency, which is usually the cleaner trend line.
0.12 to 0.13
Release-by-release summary
Each row is a published Census surname table for Ahuna. The change column compares each release to the one before it.
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Change vs prior release | Largest recorded group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #58,999 | 321 | 0.12 | Baseline release | Asian/Pacific Islander (52.34%) |
| 2010 | #56,310 | 363 | 0.12 |
Count 12.28%
Rate 0.00% | Two or More Races (50.14%) |
| 2020 Latest | #57,050 | 386 | 0.13 |
Count 6.14%
Rate 7.34% | Asian/Pacific Islander (40.41%) |
If the raw count rose but the per-100,000 number fell, the surname still became less common relative to the size of the U.S. population. That is why the frequency rate usually tells the clearer story.
Recorded ancestry change
These percentages show how the Census profile for this surname shifted across the published surveys on this site.
| Ancestry | 2020 | 2010 | 2000 | Change Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10.62% | 9.09% | 18.69% | -55.05% |
| Black | 2.33% | 1.65% | 1.56% | 39.65% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander | 40.41% | 31.68% | 52.34% | -25.71% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.52% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 200.00% |
| Two or More Races | 33.94% | 50.14% | 23.99% | 34.35% |
| Hispanic | 12.18% | 7.44% | 3.43% | 112.09% |
These percentages come from self-reported Census data. They describe how the recorded makeup of people using the surname Ahuna changed from 2000 through 2020, not the deeper family origin of every bearer of the name.
First Name + Ahuna Combinations
How many people share a full name with Ahuna as the last name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Ahuna Surname: Questions and Answers
How common is the last name Ahuna?
Ahuna is the #57,050 most common surname in the United States, with an estimated 443 people sharing this last name. It appears at a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 Americans.
Has the surname Ahuna become more or less common over time?
In the published Census surname tables on this site, Ahuna moved from 321 people in 2000 to 386 in 2020. The more important line is the population-adjusted rate, which changed from 0.12 to 0.13 per 100,000.
Why can the raw count go up while the rate per 100,000 goes down?
Because the total U.S. population can grow faster than the surname itself. A surname can have more people in absolute numbers but still make up a smaller share of the country, which is why the per-100,000 figure often tells the clearer story.
What does the ancestry change table show for Ahuna?
It compares the published Census demographic mix for Ahuna across releases on this page. That helps you see whether the recorded share of the surname shifted between groups over time, but it still does not tell the full family history of every person with the name.
What does 0.13 per 100,000 mean?
It means that if you picked 100,000 people in the United States at random, about 0.13 of them would have the surname Ahuna. This is usually the clearest way to compare surnames because it adjusts for the size of the total population.
What ethnicity is the surname Ahuna?
The Ahuna surname is most commonly associated with people who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander (40.41%). The next largest groups are Two or More Races (33.94%) and Hispanic (12.18%). This data comes from the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau surname tables, which include self-reported race and ethnicity breakdowns.
Does the ancestry table tell the exact family origin of everyone named Ahuna?
No. It shows how people with the surname Ahuna identified in the Census. That is useful context, but it does not prove the deeper family history, nationality, or origin story of every person with the name.
How many people named [First Name] Ahuna are there?
We can estimate any first + last name combination. Popular examples: Michael Ahuna, James Ahuna, John Ahuna. Search any combination on our homepage.
Where does this surname data come from?
Surname frequency data comes from the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau decennial surname tables. These list every surname appearing in the Census along with frequency rates and demographic breakdowns. Full methodology.
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