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

Ikemoto, 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 Ikemoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ikemoto in America

Ikemoto is the 74608th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ikemoto surname appeared 259 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 Ikemoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ikemoto 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 Ikemoto

The surname Ikemoto originated in Japan, with its earliest known use dating back to the late 16th century. The name is derived from the Japanese words "ike" meaning "pond" and "moto" meaning "origin" or "source." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to individuals who lived near or originated from an area with a significant pond or body of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ikemoto name can be found in the Nihon Sandai Jitsuroku, a historical text that chronicles the lives of prominent Japanese figures during the Kamakura and Muromachi periods (1185-1600). The text mentions an individual named Ikemoto Hidesuke, a samurai warrior who served under the renowned Minamoto clan.

In the 17th century, the Ikemoto name appears in several local records and documents from the Kyoto region. During this time, a notable figure named Ikemoto Masatsuna (1602-1673) was a prominent Buddhist monk and scholar, known for his contributions to Zen literature and philosophy.

Moving into the Edo period (1603-1868), the Ikemoto family established itself as a respected lineage of merchants and artisans in the city of Osaka. One particularly renowned member was Ikemoto Tokuzo (1725-1801), a master woodblock carver and printmaker whose intricate works were highly sought after by ukiyo-e artists of the time.

As Japan entered the modern era, the Ikemoto name continued to produce notable individuals. In the late 19th century, Ikemoto Kikuzo (1858-1932) was a pioneering educator who founded one of the first modern schools in Kyoto, advocating for the inclusion of Western-style education in Japan's traditional curriculum.

Another prominent figure was Ikemoto Michiko (1909-1996), a celebrated novelist and poet who gained international acclaim for her lyrical works exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her poetry collections, such as "Whispers from the Forest" (1935) and "Echoes of the Heart" (1952), were widely acclaimed and translated into multiple languages.

Throughout its history, the Ikemoto name has been closely tied to various regions of Japan, particularly the Kansai area around Kyoto and Osaka. While the name may have originated from a specific geographic feature, it has since become a respected surname with a rich cultural heritage spanning centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ikemoto

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

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

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