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

Hamano, 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 Hamano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hamano in America

Hamano is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hamano surname appeared 185 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 Hamano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hamano 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 Hamano

The surname HAMANO is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the 8th century AD. It is believed to have originated from the Hamano region of Shizuoka Prefecture, located on the main island of Honshu. The name is derived from the Japanese words "hama," meaning beach or shore, and "no," signifying belonging or possession, suggesting a connection to coastal areas or settlements near the sea.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HAMANO surname can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an early 8th-century historical chronicle of Japan. The text mentions a noble family from the Hamano region who held influential positions within the imperial court during the Nara period (710-794 AD).

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD), the HAMANO clan rose to prominence as skilled sword makers and samurai warriors. They were known for their exceptional craftsmanship and loyalty to the Hojo clan, who ruled as shoguns during this era. The HAMANO family's swords were highly sought after by the military elite and were often passed down as prized heirlooms.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the HAMANO surname was Hamano Taisuke (1529-1596), a renowned military strategist and daimyo (feudal lord) from the Sengoku period. He played a crucial role in the unification of Japan under the leadership of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of the most powerful warlords of the era.

Another prominent individual was Hamano Masahide (1637-1701), a renowned Confucian scholar and advisor to the Tokugawa shogunate during the Edo period. His philosophical works and teachings were highly influential in shaping the intellectual and moral landscape of Japan during this time.

In the 19th century, Hamano Hikoichi (1829-1890) was a prominent merchant and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the development of modern Japan. He established several schools and funded the construction of infrastructure projects, leaving a lasting impact on the nation's economic and educational progress.

During the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912), the HAMANO family continued to play an active role in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. One notable figure was Hamano Yoshio (1875-1942), a renowned painter and art educator who helped shape the modern Japanese art scene.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hamano

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

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

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