About Pahia
The surname Pahia is of Maori origin and is predominantly found in New Zealand. It is derived from the Maori word "pāhia," which means "to be struck" or "to be hit." The name is often associated with the Ngāti Pāhia iwi (tribe) of the Northland region in New Zealand. The surname Pahia may have been given to individuals who were known for their strength, resilience, or bravery in battle.
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The surname Pahia is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pahia 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 Pahia is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pahia in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pahia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.