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

Hazama, 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 Hazama surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hazama in America

Hazama is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hazama surname appeared 178 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 Hazama.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hazama 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 Hazama

The surname HAZAMA is of Japanese origin, originating in the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese word "hazama," which means "between" or "in the midst." This name likely originated from a place name or a descriptive term for someone living between two locations or in a particular area.

The earliest known recorded instances of the HAZAMA surname can be found in historical records from the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan. One notable example is Hazama Soho, a Samurai warrior and lord who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his bravery and loyalty to the Tokugawa Shogunate.

Another historical figure bearing the HAZAMA name was Hazama Kikusui, a renowned Zen Buddhist monk and calligrapher who lived during the 17th century. His works and teachings had a significant influence on the development of Zen Buddhism in Japan.

In the 18th century, Hazama Shigeyuki was a prominent scholar and author. He wrote several books on Japanese history, literature, and philosophy, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of traditional Japanese culture.

During the 19th century, Hazama Tokunosuke was a notable businessman and philanthropist. He established several successful companies and used his wealth to support education and social welfare initiatives in his local community.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Hazama Masami was a pioneering female educator and activist. She advocated for women's rights and established one of the first schools for girls in Japan, paving the way for greater educational opportunities for women.

While the HAZAMA surname has its roots in Japan, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, the historical origins and significance of this name can be traced back to its Japanese heritage, reflecting the rich cultural and linguistic diversity of surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hazama

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

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

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