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

Aramaki, 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 Aramaki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aramaki in America

Aramaki is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aramaki surname appeared 136 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 Aramaki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aramaki 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 Aramaki

The surname Aramaki is of Japanese origin, with its roots traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the combination of two words: "ara," meaning "rough" or "wild," and "maki," meaning "roll" or "coil." This suggests that the name may have referred to a geographical feature or a specific location characterized by rugged terrain or winding paths.

One of the earliest known references to the Aramaki name can be found in the records of the Tokugawa Shogunate, which ruled Japan from 1603 to 1868. During this period, the Aramaki family is mentioned as a prominent samurai clan hailing from the Hizen Province, now part of present-day Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Aramaki surname was Aramaki Jinsuke (1606-1673), a skilled swordsman and martial artist who served as a retainer to the Lord of Hizen. His exploits and dedication to the samurai way of life were chronicled in various historical texts of the time.

Another prominent individual was Aramaki Naokata (1738-1799), a renowned scholar and philosopher during the Edo period. His writings on Confucian ethics and moral principles earned him widespread acclaim and influenced the intellectual discourse of his era.

During the Meiji Restoration of the late 19th century, Aramaki Michitsura (1825-1898) played a significant role as a statesman and diplomat. He served as a representative of the Tokugawa Shogunate in negotiations with foreign powers and later held various high-ranking positions in the newly formed Imperial government.

In more recent times, the name Aramaki gained recognition through the work of Aramaki Hiroshi (1923-2010), a celebrated author and playwright. His plays, addressing social issues and human struggles, were widely performed and garnered critical acclaim both in Japan and internationally.

While the Aramaki surname may not be among the most common in Japan, its historical roots and the accomplishments of notable individuals who carried this name have contributed to its enduring legacy and cultural significance within Japanese society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aramaki

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

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

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