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

Hamada, 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 Hamada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hamada in America

Hamada is the 15033rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hamada surname appeared 1,965 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hamada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hamada 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 Hamada

The surname Hamada originates from Japan, with its roots traced back to the 8th century. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese word "hama," which means "beach" or "seashore." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname likely resided near coastal areas or fishing villages.

In ancient Japanese records, the name Hamada appeared as early as the Heian period (794-1185 AD). During this era, surnames were not yet widely adopted, but some prominent families began using locational names or titles as a way to establish their lineage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hamada surname can be found in the "Azuma Kagami" (The Mirror of the East), a historical chronicle from the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD). This text mentions a samurai warrior named Hamada Shigeharu, who served under the Minamoto clan during the Genpei War (1180-1185).

In the 16th century, the name Hamada gained further prominence with the rise of Hamada Tokitsugu (1504-1579), a renowned daimyo (feudal lord) who ruled over the Hamada Domain in present-day Shimane Prefecture. His descendants continued to govern the region for several generations.

Another notable figure bearing the Hamada surname was Hamada Shōji (1849-1914), a prominent businessman and industrialist who played a significant role in the modernization of Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912). He founded the Hamada Shōji Company, which was involved in various industries, including mining and textiles.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Hamada surname was also associated with several renowned families of samurai warriors, scholars, and artists. One such example is Hamada Masayuki (1702-1756), a respected painter and calligrapher who was particularly skilled in the Nanga (Southern Painting) style.

Over the centuries, the Hamada surname has spread across Japan, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, including politics, literature, and the arts. Some other notable figures include Hamada Masatoshi (1904-1985), a renowned novelist and essayist, and Hamada Shinsuke (1929-2012), a celebrated actor and film director.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hamada

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

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

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