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

Hamamoto, 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 Hamamoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hamamoto in America

Hamamoto is the 38754th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hamamoto surname appeared 570 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 Hamamoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hamamoto 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 Hamamoto

The surname Hamamoto is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period of Japanese history. It is believed to have originated in the Kanto region of central Japan, which encompasses the modern-day prefectures of Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba.

The name Hamamoto is derived from the combination of two Japanese words: "hama" meaning "beach" or "shore," and "moto" meaning "origin" or "source." This suggests that the name may have been associated with families or individuals who lived near or originated from coastal areas or settlements situated along the shores of the Kanto region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hamamoto name can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333), when samurai warriors and nobility played a significant role in shaping Japan's history. During this time, the Hamamoto family may have been associated with coastal defense or maritime activities along the shores of the Kanto region.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the Hamamoto name appears in various regional records and documents, indicating that the family had established a presence across various domains and provinces. Notably, a Hamamoto Masayuki (1653-1718) was a prominent Confucian scholar and educator who served as a tutor to the shogunate during the late 17th century.

Another notable figure was Hamamoto Toshikazu (1764-1825), a samurai and scholar from the Sendai domain (modern-day Miyagi Prefecture) who contributed to the study of Japanese literature and classical texts. His works and teachings influenced the intellectual landscape of the late Edo period.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), as Japan underwent rapid modernization and industrialization, the Hamamoto name was associated with various fields, including business, politics, and academia. One such figure was Hamamoto Genkichi (1850-1927), an entrepreneur and industrialist who played a pivotal role in the development of the cotton textile industry in Japan.

In the realm of modern literature, Hamamoto Hiroshige (1892-1981) was a renowned novelist and poet whose works explored themes of human nature and the complexities of modern Japanese society. His novel "The Threshold of Winter" (1949) is considered a masterpiece of Japanese literature.

Throughout its long history, the Hamamoto surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the rich tapestry of Japanese culture and society. While the name's origins can be traced back to coastal settlements, its legacy has transcended geographical boundaries, leaving an indelible mark across various disciplines and eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hamamoto

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

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

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