Hasegawa
A Japanese surname meaning "long river" or "long valley".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,817 Americans carry the last name Hasegawa. That puts it at #17,927 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.53 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 188,638 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hasegawa surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
1.8K
1 in 188,638
Census rank
#17,927
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,559 bearers of the surname Hasegawa in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.53 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 17927th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasegawa, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.3%) and White (5.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hasegawa
The surname Hasegawa is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back several centuries. It was initially confined to certain regions of Japan, particularly the Kanto and Kansai areas, where it was a prominent family name.
The name Hasegawa is derived from the Japanese words "hase," meaning a long thin bamboo pole, and "gawa," which signifies a river or stream. This combination suggests that the name may have originated among families residing near bamboo groves along rivers or streams.
Historical records indicate that the Hasegawa surname can be found in various documents dating back to the Muromachi period (1336-1573). Some notable figures bearing this name include Hasegawa Tohaku (1539-1610), a renowned Japanese painter and founder of the Hasegawa school of Japanese painting.
During the Edo period (1603-1867), the Hasegawa family gained prominence as skilled artists, calligraphers, and scholars. One noteworthy individual from this era was Hasegawa Nobutsura (1568-1637), a skilled swordsman and strategist who served under the famous daimyo Tokugawa Ieyasu.
In the realm of literature, Hasegawa Nyozekan (1663-1737) was a celebrated haiku poet and critic who helped shape the development of the haiku form during the Edo period.
Another notable figure was Hasegawa Toju (1770-1842), a prominent scholar and Confucian philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of Confucian thought in Japan.
Moving into the modern era, Hasegawa Hiroshi (1917-1962) was a pioneering Japanese animator and director who co-founded the renowned Studio Ghibli animation studio.
While the surname Hasegawa has undergone various spelling variations over time, such as Hasekawa or Hasekura, its essential meaning and historical significance remain deeply rooted in Japanese culture and tradition.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hasegawa
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasegawa, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.3%) and White (5.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Hasegawa bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Hasegawa surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander81.2%
- Two or more races10.3%
- White5.6%
- Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Hasegawa surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,927 | #17,927 | 0.0% |
| Count | 1,559 | 1,559 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Hasegawa bearers went from 1,559 to 1,559 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #17,927 to #17,927.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Hasegawa
FAQ
Hasegawa surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Hasegawa?
The surname Hasegawa holds position #17,927 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 1,817 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.53 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Hasegawa surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hasegawa, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.3%) and White (5.6%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.