2000
#76,208
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 235
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Hamano
A Japanese surname potentially meaning "from the plains" or "from the beach."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 256 Americans carry the last name Hamano. That puts it at #89,231 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,338,884 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hamano surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
256
1 in 1,338,884
Census rank
#89,231
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
223
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 223 bearers of the surname Hamano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 89231st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hamano, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 78.9%. The next largest groups are White (9.0%) and Hispanic (7.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hamano
Among Census respondents with the surname Hamano, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 78.9%. The next largest groups are White (9.0%) and Hispanic (7.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Hamano bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hamano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander78.9% · 176
- White9.0% · 20
- Hispanic or Latino7.2% · 16
- Two or more races4.9% · 11
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hamano
Hamano appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#98,099
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 185
-50 bearers (-21.3%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 21,891 places
2020
#89,231
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 223
+38 bearers (+20.5%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 8,868 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #76,208 | 235 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #98,099 | 185 | 0.06 | -50 bearers (-21.3%) | Down 21,891 places |
| 2020 | #89,231 | 223 | 0.07 | +38 bearers (+20.5%) | Up 8,868 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hamano surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,099 | #89,231 | 9.0% |
| Count | 185 | 223 | 20.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.07 | 24.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hamano bearers went from 185 to 223 (+20.5% change). The surname moved up 8,868 positions in the national ranking, going from #98,099 to #89,231.
FAQ
Hamano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hamano?
Name Census estimates that about 256 living Americans carry the surname Hamano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,338,884 residents.
How common is Hamano?
Hamano ranks #89,231 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 223 people with the surname Hamano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (256), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hamano.
Has Hamano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hamano went from 185 recorded bearers to 223. That is an increase of 38 (+20.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #98,099 to #89,231.
What does the Census say about the background of Hamano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hamano, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 78.9%. The next largest groups are White (9.0%) and Hispanic (7.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hamano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.9% (176 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hamano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (78.9%), White (9.0%), Hispanic (7.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hamano (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hamano mean?
A Japanese surname potentially meaning "from the plains" or "from the beach." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hamano (0.07 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Hamano?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.