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

Akamine, 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 Akamine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Akamine in America

Akamine is the 40261st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Akamine surname appeared 544 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 Akamine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Akamine to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Akamine

The surname AKAMINE originates from the Japanese island of Okinawa. It likely derives from the words "aka" meaning "red" and "mine" meaning "peak" or "ridge", referring to a geographical feature such as a reddish-colored hill or mountain.

The earliest known historical reference to the AKAMINE name dates back to the 16th century during the Ryukyu Kingdom era in Okinawa. Records from this period mention several AKAMINE families residing in various villages across the island's central and northern regions.

One of the first documented individuals with the AKAMINE surname was a samurai warrior named Akamine Chōhachi, who lived in the late 17th century and served under the Ryukyu Kingdom's royal court. He was known for his bravery and skill in battle.

In the 18th century, the AKAMINE name appeared in a land registry document from the village of Naha, which recorded property ownership and tax records for local families. This suggests the AKAMINE lineage had established itself as a prominent clan in the area by that time.

During the 19th century, an AKAMINE scholar named Akamine Tomoyuki (1799-1869) gained recognition for his contributions to the study of Okinawan literature and linguistics. He published several works documenting the island's unique language and cultural traditions.

Another notable figure was Akamine Masanori (1839-1892), a leader in the movement to abolish the feudal class system in Okinawa and establish a more equitable society. He played a key role in the island's transition to a modern prefecture within Japan.

In the early 20th century, Akamine Tsutomu (1901-1971) became a respected educator and author, working to preserve and promote Okinawan culture through his writings and teachings. His works focused on the history, folklore, and traditional arts of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Akamine

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

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 Akamine 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Akamine has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Akamine was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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