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

Hamamura, 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 Hamamura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hamamura in America

Hamamura is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hamamura surname appeared 187 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 Hamamura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hamamura 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 Hamamura

The surname Hamamura has its origins in Japan, where it first emerged during the Muromachi period (1336-1573). The name is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "hama," meaning "beach" or "shore," and "mura," meaning "village." This suggests that the name may have originated from a coastal village or settlement near the sea.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hamamura can be found in the Kamakura Ibun, a collection of medieval documents from the Kamakura period (1185-1333). The name appears in several land ownership records and legal documents, indicating that individuals bearing this surname were likely landowners or involved in administrative affairs.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Hamamura family gained prominence in the Kansai region, particularly in the areas around Osaka and Kyoto. Several notable figures emerged from this lineage, including Hamamura Nobuyuki (1593-1672), a renowned samurai and military strategist who served under the Tokugawa shogunate.

In the late 18th century, Hamamura Masao (1753-1823) was a prominent scholar and poet who contributed significantly to the development of classical Japanese literature. His works, such as the "Hamamura Monogatari," are still studied and appreciated by scholars today.

Another notable individual with the Hamamura surname was Hamamura Hiroko (1914-1995), a pioneering female architect who played a crucial role in the modernization of Japanese architecture in the post-World War II era. Her innovative designs and contributions to the field earned her widespread recognition and numerous awards.

The Hamamura name can also be found in historical records from the Meiji era (1868-1912), when Japan underwent rapid industrialization and modernization. Hamamura Kenji (1856-1924) was a prominent businessman and industrialist who established several successful textile factories and contributed to the economic development of the country during this period.

Throughout its history, the Hamamura surname has been associated with various professions, including samurai warriors, scholars, artists, architects, and business leaders. While the name's origins can be traced back to coastal villages, its bearers have left their mark across various aspects of Japanese society and culture over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hamamura

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

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

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