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

Ehara, 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 Ehara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ehara in America

Ehara is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ehara surname appeared 109 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 Ehara.

The history of the last name Ehara

The surname Ehara is of Japanese origin, originating from the Edo period (1603-1868). It is believed to have derived from the old Japanese word "ehara," which means "not" or "other than." The name was initially used to distinguish different family branches or clans from one another.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ehara surname can be found in the Buke Shohatto, a set of laws and regulations governing the samurai class during the Edo period. This document mentions several Ehara clan members who held prominent positions within the shogunate government.

In the late 17th century, the Ehara family gained significant influence and wealth through their involvement in the silk trade. They established a thriving silk production center in the Tango region of present-day Kyoto Prefecture.

One notable figure in the Ehara family history is Ehara Tameakira (1642-1718), a renowned scholar and artist during the Edo period. He was particularly skilled in calligraphy and poetry, and his works are still highly regarded today.

During the Meiji Restoration in the late 19th century, the Ehara family played a role in the transition from the feudal shogunate system to a modern, centralized government. Ehara Nobuyoshi (1810-1887) was a prominent samurai and politician who advocated for reforms and supported the imperial cause.

In the early 20th century, Ehara Fusayoshi (1867-1942) was a successful businessman and philanthropist. He founded the Ehara Shoten Company, which became one of the largest trading firms in Japan, dealing in various products including textiles, machinery, and raw materials.

Another noteworthy individual with the Ehara surname is Ehara Hiroyuki (1904-1995), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Tokyo, including the Nippon Budokan, the famous martial arts venue.

The Ehara name has also been associated with several place names in Japan, such as Ehara-machi (Ehara Town) in Hokkaido and Ehara-jima (Ehara Island) in Okinawa Prefecture. These place names likely originated from the presence of Ehara families in those regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ehara

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

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

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