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

Beppu, 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 Beppu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beppu in America

Beppu is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beppu surname appeared 149 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 Beppu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beppu 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 Beppu

The surname BEPPU originated in Japan and is rooted in the Japanese language. It is a locational surname, derived from the city of Beppu in Oita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu. The name Beppu can be traced back to the 8th century when the area was first settled and referenced in historical records.

The name is believed to stem from the Japanese words "be" meaning "horse" and "pu" meaning "plain" or "field." This suggests that the name may have originated from an area known for its horse pastures or equestrian activities. Alternatively, some scholars propose that the name could be related to the word "beppu," which means "hot water" in Japanese, alluding to the region's famous hot springs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BEPPU surname can be found in the Kamakura period (1185–1333) manuscripts, where it was written using the kanji characters 別府. During the Muromachi period (1336–1573), the name was sometimes spelled as 別渕, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and writing.

Notable individuals bearing the BEPPU surname include Beppu Shinsuke (1711–1785), a renowned traditional Japanese painter and calligrapher from the Edo period. Another prominent figure was Beppu Kinsaku (1888–1975), a journalist and political activist who played a significant role in the democratic movement in early 20th century Japan.

In the realm of literature, Beppu Hisashi (1920–1997) was a celebrated novelist and essayist, known for his works exploring the complexities of human relationships and societal issues. Beppu Yumi (1960–), on the other hand, is a contemporary Japanese actress and singer who has gained recognition for her performances in both film and television.

Beppu Yoshito (1942–) is a notable figure in the field of sports, having represented Japan in gymnastics at the 1964 and 1968 Olympic Games, where he won multiple medals, including a gold in the team event.

Throughout its history, the BEPPU surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Japan, particularly in the areas surrounding the city of Beppu, where it originated. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its connection to the local geography and cultural heritage has remained a defining characteristic.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beppu

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

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

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