Fuiava
Fuiava Meaning & Origin
About Fuiava
The surname Fuiava is of Samoan origin and is derived from the combination of two words: "fui" meaning "to wear" or "adorn" and "ava" referring to the traditional Samoan drink made from the root of the kava plant. Therefore, the surname Fuiava can be interpreted to mean "one who wears or adorns with ava" or "one who is associated with the ava drink." It likely originated as a descriptive or occupational surname for individuals or families involved in the preparation or consumption of the traditional Samoan beverage.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Fuiava is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Fuiava: 154
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 113791
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.05
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fuiava based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Fuiava in Braille
Here's how to represent Fuiava in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Fuiava using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Fuiava using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
