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

Ikari, 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 Ikari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ikari in America

Ikari is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ikari surname appeared 136 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 Ikari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ikari 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 Ikari

The surname "IKARI" is believed to have originated in Japan during the 14th century. The name is derived from the Japanese word "ikari," which means "anger" or "wrath." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their fierce or intense demeanor.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573), the name IKARI appeared in several historical records, including the "Taiheiki," a chronicle of the wars between the Northern and Southern courts. One notable figure from this time was Ikari Masanori, a samurai who fought for the Southern Court during the Nanboku-cho Wars (1336-1392).

In the 16th century, the name IKARI was also found in the records of the Sengoku period (1467-1615), a time of great social upheaval and constant warfare between rival daimyo (feudal lords). One famous figure from this era was Ikari Nobumasa, a skilled archer and retainer of the powerful Takeda clan.

As the Tokugawa shogunate gained power in the 17th century, the IKARI name continued to be associated with military service. The "Ikari Gunki," a historical account of the Ikari family's military exploits, mentions several members who served as samurai during this time.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the IKARI name was also found in various regions of Japan, including the Kanto and Tohoku areas. One notable figure was Ikari Tsunetomo, a samurai and philosopher who wrote the famous "Hagakure," a treatise on the way of the samurai.

In the 19th century, as Japan entered the Meiji era (1868-1912), the IKARI name continued to be associated with military service and local governance. One prominent figure was Ikari Mitsumasa, a samurai-turned-bureaucrat who played a key role in the modernization of Japan's government and military.

While the IKARI surname is not as common as some other Japanese family names, it has a rich history and has been associated with courage, loyalty, and a strong sense of duty throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ikari

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

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

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