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

Ichimura, 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 Ichimura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ichimura in America

Ichimura is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ichimura surname appeared 214 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 Ichimura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ichimura 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 Ichimura

The surname Ichimura has its origins in Japan, dating back to the late 16th or early 17th century during the Edo period. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "ichi" meaning "one" or "first" and "mura" meaning "village" or "town." This suggests that the name may have referred to an individual or family who lived in the first or principal village of a particular region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ichimura can be found in the "Shinpen Nihon Koki," a historical record compiled in the early 17th century. This text mentions an individual named Ichimura Tomomasa, a military commander who served under the powerful Tokugawa shogunate.

During the Edo period, the Ichimura clan was known to have held significant influence in the Echigo Province, located in present-day Niigata Prefecture. They were recognized as a prominent samurai family and played a role in the governance of the region.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Ichimura Tetsuya (1718-1786) gained recognition as a renowned Confucian scholar and educator. He authored several influential works on ethics and philosophy, which were widely studied during his time.

Another individual of historical significance was Ichimura Sanenobu (1828-1905), a politician and diplomat who played a crucial role in the Meiji Restoration. He served as the governor of Hyogo Prefecture and was later appointed as the Japanese ambassador to the United States, helping to strengthen diplomatic ties between the two nations.

In the realm of arts and culture, Ichimura Uzaemon (1835-1904) was a celebrated Kabuki actor renowned for his mastery of the onnagata (female) roles. He was considered one of the greatest performers of his era and helped popularize the Kabuki theater in Japan.

Throughout the centuries, the Ichimura name has also been associated with various locations and place names across Japan. For example, there is a district called Ichimura-chō in the city of Nara, which likely derived its name from the presence of individuals bearing the Ichimura surname in the area.

While the surname Ichimura may have evolved in spelling or pronunciation over time, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Japan, particularly during the Edo period when it gained prominence among samurai families and intellectual circles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ichimura

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

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

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