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

Hirose, 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 Hirose surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hirose in America

Hirose is the 41579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hirose surname appeared 523 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 Hirose.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hirose 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 Hirose

The surname Hirose is of Japanese origin and dates back several centuries. It is believed to have originated in the Kansai region, which includes the prefectures of Osaka, Kyoto, and Hyogo. The name Hirose is derived from two Japanese words, "hiro" meaning "prosperous" and "se" which means "place" or "residence."

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Hirose can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333) records of the Muromachi Shogunate. During this time, the name was associated with prominent samurai families and landowners in the Kansai region.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Hirose Bungo (1504-1572) was a renowned scholar and poet during the Azuchi-Momoyama period. He is known for his contributions to Japanese literature and his works have been preserved in various anthologies.

Another historically significant individual was Hirose Tansō (1782-1856), a renowned Buddhist monk and scholar of the Edo period. He was instrumental in reviving the Zen Buddhist tradition and establishing several temples in the Kyoto area.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), a prominent politician named Hirose Tōru (1849-1904) played a crucial role in the modernization of Japan. He served as the Minister of Education and was instrumental in the establishment of the modern Japanese education system.

In more recent times, Hirose Masao (1903-1986) was a renowned architect who played a significant role in the reconstruction of Japan after World War II. His designs blended traditional Japanese elements with modern architectural styles, and he is credited with creating iconic buildings such as the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan.

The surname Hirose has also been associated with various place names and historical locations within Japan. For instance, the Hirose-jinja, a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dates back to the 7th century and was dedicated to the deity of prosperity and good fortune.

Throughout its history, the surname Hirose has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including samurai warriors, scholars, politicians, and artists. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over time, it has retained its connection to the prosperous and esteemed heritage of the Kansai region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hirose

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

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

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