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

Egawa, 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 Egawa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Egawa in America

Egawa is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Egawa surname appeared 120 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 Egawa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Egawa 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 Egawa

The surname EGAWA has its origins in Japan and can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese word "ega," which means "branch," and "wa," meaning "circle" or "ring," suggesting a connection to the traditional art of Japanese calligraphy.

In the early 1600s, records show the name EGAWA appearing in the Edo region (now known as Tokyo), where it was associated with skilled calligraphers and artists who specialized in creating intricate circular designs. One of the earliest documented individuals bearing this surname was Egawa Tokuzen (1591-1673), a renowned calligrapher and painter who served the Tokugawa shogunate.

The EGAWA name also has roots in the ancient village of Egawa, located in the Yamanashi Prefecture, which was known for its skilled artisans and potters. In the late 17th century, the village produced several notable ceramic artists, including Egawa Kichizaemon (1657-1721), whose works were highly prized by the samurai class.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the EGAWA surname gained prominence as several members of the family held influential positions within the shogunate bureaucracy. One such individual was Egawa Hidetatsu (1801-1855), a prominent scholar and advisor to the Tokugawa shoguns.

In the late 19th century, the EGAWA name began to spread beyond its traditional strongholds as Japan underwent rapid modernization. One notable figure from this era was Egawa Tango (1859-1920), a pioneering journalist and politician who advocated for democratic reforms and played a significant role in shaping Japan's constitutional monarchy.

Another prominent individual was Egawa Michiyoshi (1889-1966), an acclaimed author and playwright who helped popularize modern Japanese literature through his works, which often explored themes of social justice and cultural identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Egawa

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

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

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