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

Hashimoto, 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 Hashimoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hashimoto in America

Hashimoto is the 11637th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hashimoto surname appeared 2,694 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hashimoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hashimoto 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 Hashimoto

The surname HASHIMOTO is of Japanese origin, originating in the late 16th century. It is derived from the Japanese words "hashi" meaning "bridge" and "moto" meaning "base" or "source." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a location near a bridge or a family that lived near a bridge.

The name HASHIMOTO can be traced back to the Edo period in Japan, which lasted from 1603 to 1868. During this time, it was common for families to adopt surnames based on their occupation, location, or other distinguishing characteristics. The first recorded instance of the name HASHIMOTO appears in historical records from the early 17th century.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname HASHIMOTO was Hashimoto Tsunenari, a samurai and daimyo (feudal lord) who lived from 1571 to 1618. He was a prominent figure during the Sengoku period and served under the famous Tokugawa Ieyasu.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Hashimoto Sanai (1704-1795) was a Buddhist monk and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Zen Buddhism and authored several influential works.

Another individual of historical importance was Hashimoto Gahō (1835-1908), a renowned painter and calligrapher who was highly regarded for his skill in traditional Japanese art forms.

Hashimoto Kansetsu (1834-1919) was a prominent Japanese educator and philosopher who played a significant role in the modernization of Japan's education system during the Meiji period.

In the early 20th century, Hashimoto Shinkichi (1882-1945) was a Japanese diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and played a crucial role in Japan's foreign policy during the turbulent years leading up to World War II.

Throughout its history, the surname HASHIMOTO has been associated with various regions of Japan, particularly in areas near bridges or waterways, reflecting the name's etymology. It has also been linked to notable figures across different fields, including samurai warriors, Buddhist scholars, artists, educators, and politicians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hashimoto

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

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

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