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

Horikawa, 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 Horikawa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Horikawa in America

Horikawa is the 80419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Horikawa surname appeared 236 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 Horikawa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Horikawa 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 Horikawa

The surname Horikawa originates from Japan and dates back to the late 6th century. It is derived from the Japanese words "hori," meaning a ditch or trench, and "kawa," meaning a river or stream. The name likely referred to a person who lived near a ditch or trench along a river or stream.

The earliest recorded use of the name Horikawa can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an early Japanese chronicle dating from the 8th century. This historical document mentions several individuals with the name Horikawa, suggesting that the name was already well-established during that time period.

One notable figure from Japanese history who bore the surname Horikawa was Horikawa no Michiyasu, a court noble and scholar who lived during the late Heian period (794-1185 AD). He is known for his contributions to the study of Japanese classical literature and for his patronage of the arts.

Another prominent individual with the Horikawa surname was Horikawa Kunihiro, a renowned poet and calligrapher who lived during the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD). His works were highly regarded and influenced the development of Japanese poetry and calligraphy.

In the Edo period (1603-1868 AD), the Horikawa family was one of the prestigious samurai clans that served the Tokugawa Shogunate. Horikawa Yasumasa, a skilled swordsman and military strategist, played a significant role in the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, which helped establish the Tokugawa Shogunate.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), Horikawa Kunio was a respected educator and philosopher who advocated for the modernization of Japan's education system. He founded several schools and played a crucial role in shaping the country's educational policies.

Horikawa Tōru, a contemporary artist and sculptor, is another notable figure with this surname. Born in 1936, he is renowned for his abstract sculptures and installations that explore the relationship between space and form.

The surname Horikawa has a rich history and has been associated with various notable figures throughout Japanese history. While its origins can be traced back to the late 6th century, the name has endured and continues to be carried by individuals today, reflecting the cultural and historical significance of Japanese surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Horikawa

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

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

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