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

Azuma, 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 Azuma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Azuma in America

Azuma is the 64891st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Azuma surname appeared 306 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 Azuma.

We can also compare 2010 data for Azuma 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 Azuma

The surname Azuma has its origins in Japan, where it first emerged in the 8th century AD during the Nara period. It is derived from the Japanese word "azuma," which means "east" or "rising sun," referring to the eastern regions of Japan.

Azuma was initially used as a geographical term to describe the area now known as the Kanto region, which includes modern-day Tokyo and its surrounding prefectures. The name became associated with prominent clans and families who inhabited this region, eventually becoming a surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Azuma can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an imperial chronicle completed in 797 AD. The text mentions an individual named Azuma no Hitoyo, who served as a provincial governor during the reign of Emperor Kammu.

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333), the Azuma clan rose to prominence, with several members holding important positions within the shogunate. Notably, Azuma Kagechika (1271-1342) was a renowned military commander who played a significant role in the defense of Kamakura against the Nitta clan.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the Azuma name was associated with various samurai families and daimyo (feudal lords). One prominent figure was Azuma Tomotsune (1605-1678), a skilled swordsman and retainer of the Tokugawa shogunate.

Another notable individual was Azuma Tokunosuke (1737-1805), a renowned painter and calligrapher who contributed to the development of the Nanga (Southern Painting) style in Japan.

During the Meiji period (1868-1912), Azuma Kikusue (1849-1911) was a prominent author and educator who advocated for the modernization of Japanese education and played a role in establishing the country's first public school system.

Throughout history, the name Azuma has also been associated with various place names in Japan. For example, the town of Azumamura in Fukushima Prefecture traces its name back to the ancient Azuma region.

While there are many individuals with the surname Azuma throughout Japanese history, these are a few notable examples that illustrate the name's deep roots and historical significance within Japanese culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Azuma

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

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

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