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

Hayase, 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 Hayase surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hayase in America

Hayase is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hayase surname appeared 137 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 Hayase.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hayase 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 Hayase

The surname Hayase originates from Japan and dates back to the 8th century. It is derived from the Japanese words "ha" meaning "leaf" and "yase" meaning "thin" or "slender." The name likely referred to someone who was of a slender build or had a lean appearance.

Historical records show that the Hayase surname first appeared in the Heian period (794-1185) in the Kansai region of Japan. It was a common surname among the samurai class and lower nobility during this time. The earliest known person with the surname Hayase was Hayase no Munetoki, a minor court official who lived in the late 10th century.

In the Kamakura period (1185-1333), the Hayase family gained prominence in the Satsuma Province (present-day Kagoshima Prefecture). They were vassals of the powerful Shimazu clan and served as skilled archers and warriors. One notable figure from this era was Hayase Naomori (1184-1264), a skilled archer who fought in the Mongol invasions of Japan.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Hayase family settled in the Tosa Province (present-day Kochi Prefecture) and became wealthy landowners. They were known for their expertise in falconry and hunting. Hayase Masataka (1634-1697) was a renowned falconer who served under the Tosa daimyo (lord).

In the 19th century, several Hayase individuals made their mark in various fields. Hayase Jokichi (1822-1892) was a prominent educator and founder of the Hayase Gakuen, a private school in Tokyo. Hayase Taisuke (1840-1898) was a politician and diplomat who served as the first Japanese envoy to Korea.

Another notable figure was Hayase Yoshio (1876-1935), a pioneering aviator and one of the first Japanese pilots. He made the first successful powered flight in Japan in 1910 and later established the Hayase Aviation School.

While the Hayase surname is not as common today as it was in the past, it continues to hold a place in Japanese history and culture, with its roots dating back to the ancient samurai and noble classes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hayase

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

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

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