Find out how popular the last name Aikawa is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Aikawa.

Aikawa, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Aikawa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aikawa in America

Aikawa is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aikawa surname appeared 104 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aikawa.

The history of the last name Aikawa

The surname AIKAWA is of Japanese origin, with its roots tracing back to the 7th century AD during the Asuka period of ancient Japan. The name is believed to be derived from the Old Japanese word "ai" meaning "indigo" or "blue," combined with "kawa" meaning "river." This suggests that the name AIKAWA may have originally referred to a specific geographic location near a river or body of water with an indigo or bluish hue.

One of the earliest documented references to the AIKAWA surname can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, a historical text from the 8th century AD. This ancient chronicle mentions an individual named Aikawa no Sukune, who served as a government official during the reign of Emperor Shōmu in the early 700s.

Another notable figure in the history of the AIKAWA name is Aikawa Yoshisuke (1534-1615), a renowned samurai warrior and retainer of the powerful Toyotomi clan during the Sengoku period. Aikawa Yoshisuke was known for his bravery and loyalty, and played a crucial role in several battles, including the Siege of Odawara in 1590.

In the early 19th century, Aikawa Keiun (1779-1845) was a celebrated Confucian scholar and educator from the Echigo Province (present-day Niigata Prefecture). Aikawa Keiun established a private academy called the Kōgidō, which attracted students from across Japan and made significant contributions to the promotion of Confucian teachings.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), Aikawa Keiun's grandson, Aikawa Toshizō (1857-1915), was a prominent businessman and industrialist. He played a key role in the modernization of Japan's textile industry and was instrumental in the establishment of the Aikawa Cotton Spinning Company, one of the largest textile manufacturers in the country at the time.

In more recent history, Aikawa Hiroshi (1929-2019) was a renowned Japanese architect known for his innovative designs and contributions to the field of sustainable architecture. Some of his notable works include the Saitama Super Arena and the Kyoto International Conference Center.

While the AIKAWA surname has its origins in Japan, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the majority of individuals bearing this surname can still trace their ancestry back to the Japanese archipelago, where the name has a rich and storied history spanning over a millennium.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aikawa

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Aikawa.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Aikawa was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Aikawa was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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