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

Hasebe, 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 Hasebe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hasebe in America

Hasebe is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hasebe surname appeared 113 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 Hasebe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hasebe 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 Hasebe

The surname "HASEBE" originates from Japan, with its roots dating back to the 8th century. The name is derived from the Japanese word "hase," which means "ridge" or "mountain ridge," and "be," meaning "inlet" or "valley." This suggests that the name may have originated from a geographic location characterized by a mountain ridge and an inlet or valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an early 9th-century imperial chronicle that documented the genealogy of Japanese nobility. In this text, there is a mention of a family bearing the name "HASEBE" who resided in the Nara region, which was the imperial capital during that time.

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333), the HASEBE clan played a significant role in the military affairs of the shogunate. Notably, Hasebe Nobutaka (1234-1305) was a renowned samurai who served under the Hojo clan, the de facto rulers of Japan during that era.

In the Muromachi period (1336-1573), the HASEBE family gained prominence as skilled swordmakers. Their blades were highly sought after by samurai across the country, and some of their works are still preserved in museums today.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname HASEBE was Hasebe Nobutsura (1571-1638), a prominent daimyo (feudal lord) who served under the powerful Tokugawa shogunate. He played a crucial role in the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, which solidified the Tokugawa clan's control over Japan.

Another notable figure was Hasebe Kozo (1756-1837), a renowned scholar and poet during the Edo period. His works contributed significantly to the development of Japanese literature and poetry, and he was widely respected for his intellectual pursuits.

During the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912), the HASEBE family continued to play an active role in various fields. Hasebe Yukichi (1829-1892) was a prominent educator who advocated for the modernization of Japan's education system, while Hasebe Kumaji (1888-1962) was a renowned painter and printmaker who helped popularize the ukiyo-e art form.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and legacy associated with the surname "HASEBE," which has been deeply woven into the fabric of Japanese culture and society for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hasebe

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

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

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