Kalua
Kalua Meaning & Origin
About Kalua
The surname Kalua is of Hawaiian origin and is derived from the word "kalua," which means "to dig" or "to bury" in the Hawaiian language. It is often associated with the traditional Hawaiian cooking method of kalua pig, where a pig is cooked in an underground oven called an imu. The surname Kalua is believed to have originated as a descriptive name for someone who was involved in the process of digging or burying, or it could also be a locational name for someone who lived near a place where this cooking method was practiced.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Kalua is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Kalua: 341
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 59324
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.12
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kalua based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Kalua is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Kalua in Braille
Here's how to represent Kalua in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Kalua using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Kalua using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
