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

Ichihara, 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 Ichihara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ichihara in America

Ichihara is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ichihara surname appeared 104 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 Ichihara.

The history of the last name Ichihara

The surname ICHIHARA originated in Japan during the Edo period, which lasted from 1603 to 1868. It is believed to have been derived from the Japanese words "ichi" meaning "one" and "hara" meaning "field" or "plain." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who owned or worked on a single field or plain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ICHIHARA surname can be found in the Edo period records of the Tokugawa shogunate, which ruled Japan during that time. These records mention an ICHIHARA family residing in the Musashi Province, which is now part of the Tokyo metropolitan area.

In the late 17th century, a prominent figure named ICHIHARA Kiyoshige (1635-1705) was a samurai and retainer of the Tokugawa clan. He played a crucial role in the defense of Edo Castle during the Siege of Osaka in 1615, which was a significant event in the establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate.

During the Meiji period (1868-1912), the ICHIHARA surname was also associated with several notable individuals. ICHIHARA Yukitsugu (1826-1897) was a politician and diplomat who served as the first Japanese ambassador to the United States and played a key role in the modernization of Japan.

In the 20th century, ICHIHARA Hayao (1920-2009) was a renowned Japanese mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry. He was awarded the prestigious Asahi Prize in 1983 for his academic achievements.

Another prominent figure with the ICHIHARA surname was ICHIHARA Hiroshi (1921-2012), a Japanese businessman and philanthropist. He founded the Ichihara International Hostel, which provided accommodation and support for international students in Japan, promoting cultural exchange and understanding.

Throughout its history, the ICHIHARA surname has been associated with various regions in Japan, particularly in the Kanto and Chubu areas. While the name's origins can be traced back to the Edo period, it has been carried forward by many notable individuals across different fields, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who bear this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ichihara

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

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 Ichihara 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.

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

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