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

Akima, 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 Akima surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Akima in America

Akima is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Akima surname appeared 108 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 Akima.

The history of the last name Akima

The surname "AKIMA" is believed to have originated in Japan. It is derived from the Japanese words "aki" meaning "autumn" and "ma" meaning "truth" or "sincerity." This suggests the name may have been associated with those who valued honesty and integrity during the autumn season.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "AKIMA" can be traced back to the 12th century in various Japanese historical documents and records. One notable reference is found in the "Azuma Kagami," a medieval chronicle that documented events during the late Heian and early Kamakura periods.

In the 14th century, a samurai warrior named Akima Nobutada (1330-1395) was known for his bravery and loyalty to the Ashikaga shogunate. His descendants continued to use the surname, solidifying its place in Japanese history.

Another prominent figure bearing the name was Akima Toshiharu (1570-1642), a renowned calligrapher and painter during the Azuchi-Momoyama and early Edo periods. His works were highly regarded and can be found in various museums and private collections.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Akima family established themselves as influential landowners and merchants in the Kanto region. One notable example was Akima Genzaemon (1725-1798), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several temples and schools in his hometown.

In the late 19th century, Akima Tetsudō (1855-1918) was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in Japan. He founded several schools and played a significant role in promoting educational reforms during the Meiji era.

While the name "AKIMA" is primarily associated with Japan, it has also been adopted by individuals of Japanese descent living in other parts of the world, particularly in North America and Hawaii, where there are sizable Japanese-American communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Akima

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

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

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