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

Hatano, 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 Hatano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hatano in America

Hatano is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hatano surname appeared 136 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 Hatano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hatano 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 Hatano

The surname HATANO is of Japanese origin, originating from the region of central Honshu during the 16th century. The name likely derives from the old Japanese words "hata" meaning flag or banner, and "no" meaning of or belonging to, suggesting it may have been a name associated with a family involved in military or feudal affairs.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name HATANO can be found in the Kamakura-era chronicle "Azuma Kagami" from the late 13th century, where a samurai warrior named Hatano Tsunemasa is mentioned as serving under the renowned Minamoto clan. This suggests the name had already established itself among the warrior class by that time.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), several members of the HATANO family were recorded as serving as minor feudal lords or retainers to more prominent daimyo clans in central Japan. One notable example was Hatano Harumasa (1619-1688), a low-ranking samurai from Mino Province who was known for his skill in martial arts and swordsmanship.

In more recent history, the HATANO name has been associated with several notable figures in various fields. Hatano Hiroshi (1892-1975) was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives in the early 20th century. Hatano Akiko (1904-1996) was a respected educator and author of children's literature, while Hatano Tsuguharu (1910-1993) was a renowned painter and woodblock artist known for his depictions of traditional Japanese life.

Other individuals bearing the HATANO surname include Hatano Masaru (1934-2018), a celebrated architect known for his innovative designs, and Hatano Yoshio (1936-2008), a renowned physicist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of condensed matter physics.

Overall, the HATANO surname has a rich history dating back to the medieval period in Japan, with its origins likely tied to the warrior class and military service. While not among the most common Japanese surnames, it has been associated with notable figures in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hatano

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

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

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