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

Asanuma, 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 Asanuma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Asanuma in America

Asanuma is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Asanuma surname appeared 101 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 Asanuma.

The history of the last name Asanuma

The surname Asanuma is of Japanese origin, originating in the 8th century AD during the Nara period. It is believed to be derived from the old Japanese words "asa" meaning morning and "numa" meaning marsh or swamp, likely referring to an area or region where the name originated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Asanuma name can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an early Japanese chronicle compiled in the 8th century. The text mentions an individual named Asanuma no Ason, who held a prominent position in the imperial court during the reign of Emperor Shomu.

In the 12th century, the Asanuma clan was documented as a prominent samurai family in the Kanto region of Japan. During the Kamakura period, they served as retainers to the powerful Hojo clan, which ruled as the de facto rulers of Japan from their base in Kamakura.

A notable figure in Japanese history bearing the Asanuma name was Asanuma Ikunosuke (1898-1960), a Japanese politician and leader of the Japan Socialist Party. He was assassinated during a televised political debate in 1960, an event that shocked the nation and brought attention to the political tensions of the time.

Another prominent individual with the Asanuma surname was Asanuma Giken (1890-1957), a Japanese writer and politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives and was known for his works promoting democratic ideals and social reform.

In the realm of sports, Asanuma Hisashi (1914-1944) was a notable Japanese baseball player who played for the Yomiuri Giants in the early days of professional baseball in Japan. He was tragically killed in action during World War II while serving in the Imperial Japanese Army.

The Asanuma name can also be found in various place names throughout Japan, such as Asanuma-cho, a former town in Fukushima Prefecture, and Asanuma-jinja, a Shinto shrine in Chiba Prefecture believed to have been founded in the 8th century.

While the Asanuma surname has its roots in ancient Japan, it continues to be a prominent name in modern times, with numerous individuals contributing to various fields, including politics, literature, and sports.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Asanuma

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

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

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