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

Ikegami, 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 Ikegami surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ikegami in America

Ikegami is the 70208th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ikegami surname appeared 279 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 Ikegami.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ikegami 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 Ikegami

The surname IKEGAMI is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the feudal period of Japanese history. It is a locational surname, derived from the place name Ikegami, a district in the city of Ōta, Tokyo. The name itself is composed of two kanji characters, "Ike" meaning "pond" and "gami" meaning "above" or "upper," suggesting that the area was situated near or above a pond.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the IKEGAMI name can be found in the Edo period (1603-1868), when it was mentioned in local records and documents related to the Ikegami district. During this time, the Ikegami area was known for its temples and shrines, particularly the Ikegami Honmon-ji, a prominent Buddhist temple founded in the early 17th century.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named IKEGAMI Yoshimune (1746-1808) rose to prominence as a scholar and medical practitioner. He is credited with introducing Western medical knowledge to Japan and contributing to the development of Japanese medicine during the Edo period.

Another historical figure associated with the IKEGAMI surname is IKEGAMI Shūhō (1789-1859), a renowned painter and calligrapher who lived during the late Edo period. His works, which often depicted landscapes and natural scenery, were highly regarded and influential in the art world of the time.

In the 19th century, IKEGAMI Tōyō (1825-1900) was a prominent Buddhist scholar and leader who played a significant role in the revival and promotion of Buddhism in Japan during the Meiji era (1868-1912). He was instrumental in establishing the Higashi Hongan-ji branch of Jōdo Shinshū Buddhism and is considered a key figure in the modernization of Japanese Buddhism.

During the early 20th century, IKEGAMI Ryūnosaiken (1885-1944) gained recognition as a playwright and novelist. His works, which often explored themes of social criticism and human nature, were influential in the literary circles of the time and helped shape the modern Japanese literary landscape.

Throughout its history, the IKEGAMI surname has been associated with various professions, including scholars, artists, religious leaders, and writers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ikegami

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

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

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