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

Imamoto, 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 Imamoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Imamoto in America

Imamoto is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Imamoto surname appeared 100 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 Imamoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Imamoto 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 Imamoto

The surname Imamoto originates from Japan, with its roots dating back to the 8th century AD during the Nara period. It is believed to be derived from the Old Japanese words "ima" meaning "now" or "present," and "moto" meaning "origin" or "source." The name likely referred to someone who was considered a well-established or respected individual in their community at that time.

The earliest known recorded instance of the Imamoto surname can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an imperial chronicle compiled in the late 8th century, which mentions an individual named Imamoto no Sukemaro, who served as a court official during the reign of Emperor Kammu.

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333), the Imamoto family emerged as a prominent samurai clan in the Echigo Province, now known as Niigata Prefecture. They were vassals of the powerful Uesugi clan and played a significant role in the regional politics of the time.

One notable figure from this period was Imamoto Yoshitsuna, a skilled warrior who fought alongside Uesugi Kagekata during the Namboku-cho Wars in the late 14th century. His bravery and loyalty were praised in various historical accounts.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the Imamoto family continued to hold influential positions in various domains across Japan. Imamoto Toyokazu, born in 1678, was a renowned scholar and poet who served as a courtier in the Imperial Court in Kyoto.

Another prominent individual was Imamoto Nobuyuki, born in 1802, who was a respected samurai and advisor to the Tokugawa Shogunate. His contributions to the governance and administration of the Shogunate were widely recognized.

During the Meiji Restoration in the late 19th century, the Imamoto family played a role in the modernization and westernization of Japan. Imamoto Hisanori, born in 1856, was a statesman and diplomat who served as the Japanese ambassador to several European countries, including France and Germany.

Throughout its history, the Imamoto surname has been associated with various place names, such as Imamoto-jima, an island located in the Seto Inland Sea, and Imamoto-cho, a former town in Hiroshima Prefecture.

While the Imamoto surname is not as prevalent as some other Japanese family names, it has a rich history spanning over a millennium and has produced numerous influential individuals who have contributed to the cultural, political, and intellectual landscapes of Japan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Imamoto

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

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

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