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

Hiromoto, 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 Hiromoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hiromoto in America

Hiromoto is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hiromoto surname appeared 181 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 Hiromoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hiromoto 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 Hiromoto

The surname Hiromoto is of Japanese origin, originating during the feudal era of the country's history. It is believed to have roots in the southern regions of Japan, particularly in the area now known as Kyushu.

The name Hiromoto is derived from the Japanese words "hiro" meaning "wide" or "broad," and "moto" meaning "origin" or "source." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a wide river or a broad expanse of land, or perhaps someone who was considered a source of knowledge or wisdom.

While there are no known records of the Hiromoto name appearing in ancient manuscripts or historical documents, it is likely that the name emerged during the Muromachi period (1336-1573) or the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573-1603), when surnames became more prevalent among the samurai class and other nobility.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hiromoto name dates back to the late 16th century. Hiromoto Masahiro (1554-1618) was a renowned samurai and daimyo (feudal lord) who served under the powerful Tokugawa shogunate. He was praised for his military prowess and loyalty to the Tokugawa clan.

Another notable figure bearing the Hiromoto name was Hiromoto Takahiro (1674-1738), a renowned scholar and poet of the Edo period. He was known for his contributions to the study of classical Japanese literature and for his beautiful waka poetry.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), Hiromoto Kazuko (1829-1901) was a prominent educator and advocate for women's education. She established one of the first schools for girls in Japan and worked tirelessly to promote educational opportunities for women.

In the 20th century, Hiromoto Hiroshi (1912-1986) was a celebrated architect known for his innovative designs that blended traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern architectural styles. His most famous work is the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, a powerful testament to the devastation of the atomic bomb.

Another notable figure was Hiromoto Keiko (1935-2018), a renowned ceramicist and artist whose works were highly sought after and exhibited in museums around the world. She was recognized for her mastery of traditional Japanese pottery techniques and her ability to infuse her pieces with contemporary style and emotion.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hiromoto

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

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

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