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

Arima, 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 Arima surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arima in America

Arima is the 64721st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arima surname appeared 307 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 Arima.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arima 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 Arima

The surname Arima originates from Japan, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese word "arima," which means "there is" or "exists." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a place or location where something significant existed or occurred.

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333), the Arima clan played a prominent role in the region now known as Hyogo Prefecture. Historical records mention the Arima family as influential landowners and samurai warriors who held significant power and influence in the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arima can be found in the "Azuma Kagami" (Mirror of the East), a historical chronicle from the 14th century, which mentions an individual named Arima Motouji, a skilled archer and warrior.

The Arima surname also has connections to various place names in Japan. For example, the town of Arima-cho in Wakayama Prefecture was once home to a branch of the Arima clan, and the famous hot springs in Kobe are known as the Arima Onsen.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Arima:

1. Arima Tsunenori (1476-1549), a renowned daimyo (feudal lord) and military commander during the Sengoku period.
2. Arima Harunobu (1567-1612), a Christian lord who played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in Japan.
3. Arima Yoriyasu (1601-1638), a daimyo who fought against the Tokugawa shogunate during the Siege of Osaka.
4. Arima Akira (1773-1834), a scholar and author of the "Hōka Monogatari," a collection of supernatural tales.
5. Arima Yasuhiro (1904-1992), a renowned Japanese film director and screenwriter known for his works in the 1950s and 1960s.

While the Arima surname has its roots in Japan, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical significance and connections to influential figures and places remain deeply rooted in Japanese history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arima

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

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

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