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

Asami, 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 Asami surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Asami in America

Asami is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Asami surname appeared 129 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 Asami.

We can also compare 2010 data for Asami 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 Asami

The surname "ASAMI" is of Japanese origin, with roots dating back to the 8th century AD. It is a locational name, derived from the name of a specific area or village, likely located in the Kansai region of Japan.

In ancient Japanese texts, the name appears with various spellings, such as "Asamyi" and "Asami-no-sato," which translates to "the village of Asami." These early records suggest that the name may be connected to a prominent family or clan that inhabited the area during the Nara and Heian periods.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Asami was Asami no Mabiki, a renowned calligrapher and poet who lived during the late 12th century. His works were highly regarded and can be found in several anthologies from the Kamakura era.

During the Sengoku period (1467-1603), the Asami clan played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the region. Asami Nobumori (1532-1591) was a skilled samurai and retainer of the powerful Tokugawa clan, known for his bravery and loyalty on the battlefield.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the Asami family flourished as wealthy merchants and landowners. Asami Gensuke (1651-1711) was a prominent businessman and philanthropist who funded the construction of several temples and bridges in his hometown.

Another notable figure was Asami Keisai (1718-1794), a renowned scholar and artist who made significant contributions to the study of Japanese literature and the revitalization of traditional painting techniques.

During the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912), the Asami family continued to play an influential role in various fields. Asami Hiroshi (1863-1925) was a highly respected educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded several schools and worked tirelessly to promote gender equality in education.

Throughout its long history, the surname Asami has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from artists and scholars to warriors and merchants, all of whom have left an indelible mark on Japanese culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Asami

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

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

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