About Tukua
The surname Tukua is of Māori origin and is derived from the Māori language. In Māori, "tukua" means "to release" or "to let go." The surname Tukua may have originated as a descriptive name for someone who was known for their ability to let go or release things, or it could have been given to someone who was associated with the act of releasing or letting go in a symbolic or metaphorical sense.
The surname Tukua is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tukua 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 Tukua is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tukua in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tukua using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.