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

Hiramatsu, 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 Hiramatsu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hiramatsu in America

Hiramatsu is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hiramatsu surname appeared 147 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 Hiramatsu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hiramatsu 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 Hiramatsu

The surname Hiramatsu originated in Japan and traces its roots back several centuries. This family name is derived from the Japanese words "hira" meaning "flat" or "level" and "matsu" meaning "pine tree." It likely referred to a specific place or location characterized by flat terrain and the presence of pine trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hiramatsu name can be found in the Kamakura Ibun, a collection of historical documents from the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE). This suggests that the name was already established by the late 12th or early 13th century in Japan.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573 CE), a notable figure bearing the Hiramatsu name was Hiramatsu Masatsuna (1380-1455), a samurai and military commander who served under the Ashikaga shogunate. His exploits and loyalty to the shogunate were chronicled in various historical records of the time.

In the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), Hiramatsu Katsumoto (1615-1693) was a prominent scholar and poet who contributed to the development of the renga (linked verse) literary form. His works were widely published and celebrated during his lifetime.

Another individual of note was Hiramatsu Kanshi (1762-1824), a renowned painter and calligrapher from the late Edo period. His artwork and calligraphic pieces were highly sought after and can be found in various museums and private collections.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), Hiramatsu Morio (1834-1919) was a pioneering educator who played a significant role in the modernization of Japan's education system. He founded several schools and advocated for progressive teaching methods.

Throughout its history, the Hiramatsu surname has been associated with various regions and localities within Japan, particularly in areas where flat terrain and pine trees were prevalent. While the name's origins can be traced back centuries, it continues to be a prominent family name in Japan to this day.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hiramatsu

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

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

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