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

Aoyama, 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 Aoyama surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aoyama in America

Aoyama is the 56836th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aoyama surname appeared 359 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 Aoyama.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aoyama 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 Aoyama

The surname Aoyama is of Japanese origin, and its earliest recorded use dates back to the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD) in medieval Japan. The name is derived from the Japanese words "ao" meaning "blue" or "green," and "yama" meaning "mountain," likely referring to a specific geographic location or landmark associated with the family's ancestral roots.

One of the earliest documented references to the Aoyama name can be found in the historical records of the Kamakura shogunate, where it was mentioned in connection with a prominent samurai family that served the ruling Minamoto clan. During this era, surnames were not yet widely adopted, and families were often identified by their place of origin or association with a particular lord or clan.

In the Edo period (1603-1868 AD), the Aoyama name gained further prominence as various branches of the family rose to prominence in different regions of Japan. Notable individuals from this time include Aoyama Tadanari (1668-1737), a renowned scholar and poet who served as a retainer to the Tokugawa shogunate.

The Meiji Restoration (1868-1912) saw the modernization of Japan and the adoption of surnames as a mandatory practice. During this period, the Aoyama surname became more widely established across the country, and several individuals bearing this name made significant contributions to various fields.

One such figure was Aoyama Matsusaburo (1845-1915), a prominent businessman and industrialist who played a crucial role in the development of Japan's silk industry. Another notable Aoyama was Aoyama Kazuo (1878-1963), a pioneering architect who designed many iconic buildings in Tokyo, including the former Tokyo Station and the Tokyo Imperial Palace.

In more recent history, the Aoyama name has continued to be associated with accomplished individuals, such as Aoyama Hiroshi (1939-2008), a renowned novelist and screenwriter known for his works exploring contemporary Japanese society.

Throughout its long history, the Aoyama surname has maintained a strong connection to its roots, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and geographic diversity of Japan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aoyama

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

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

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