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

Hashizume, 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 Hashizume surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hashizume in America

Hashizume is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hashizume surname appeared 117 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 Hashizume.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hashizume 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 Hashizume

The surname Hashizume has its origins in Japan, dating back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE). It is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "hashi" meaning bridge and "zume" meaning addition or attachment, suggesting a possible connection to a location near a bridge or to someone involved in bridge construction or maintenance.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 12th century, where it appears in various local records and manuscripts from the Kansai region of Japan. One notable example is the mention of a samurai named Hashizume Masatsugu in the Azuma Kagami, a historical chronicle compiled in the early 14th century.

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE), the Hashizume family gained prominence as a prominent clan in the region around present-day Kyoto. Several members of the clan served as local government officials and landowners. One notable figure from this era was Hashizume Nobuyuki (1235-1310), a renowned poet and calligrapher who was a member of the imperial court.

In the Muromachi period (1336-1573 CE), the Hashizume clan continued to hold significant influence in the Kansai region. Some records indicate that members of the clan were involved in the construction and maintenance of bridges, which may have contributed to the surname's association with bridge-related activities.

Throughout the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), the Hashizume name can be found in various historical documents and records from different regions of Japan. One notable figure from this era was Hashizume Gennosuke (1670-1737), a skilled swordsmith who was renowned for his exceptional craftsmanship and innovative techniques.

Another prominent individual with the Hashizume surname was Hashizume Tōgo (1835-1919), a influential politician and diplomat who played a significant role in the modernization of Japan during the Meiji era. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and was instrumental in negotiating several important treaties with Western nations.

Other notable individuals with the surname Hashizume include Hashizume Masao (1876-1946), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Tokyo, and Hashizume Setsuko (1908-1994), a celebrated novelist and poet who was known for her poetic exploration of themes related to nature and human emotions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hashizume

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

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

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