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

Imamura, 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 Imamura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Imamura in America

Imamura is the 32031st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Imamura surname appeared 720 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 Imamura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Imamura 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 Imamura

The surname Imamura is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the 8th century CE. It is believed to have originated from the combination of two Japanese words: "ima," meaning "present" or "now," and "mura," meaning "village" or "town." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person or family residing in a particular village during a specific time period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Imamura name appears in the Shoku Nihongi, an ancient Japanese chronicle compiled in the late 8th century. The text mentions an individual named Imamura no Sukune, who served as a government official during the reign of Emperor Kammu (737-806 CE).

In the 12th century, the Imamura family is mentioned in the Azuma Kagami, a historical record detailing the events of the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE). The text refers to an Imamura no Takamitsu, who was a prominent military commander and strategist during the Gempei War (1180-1185 CE).

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573 CE), the Imamura clan was based in the Echigo Province (present-day Niigata Prefecture) and played a significant role in regional affairs. One notable figure from this era was Imamura Nobutoki (1473-1536), a skilled warrior and castellan who defended the Imamura Castle against rival clans.

In the 16th century, the Imamura name appears in records related to the Battle of Sekigahara (1600 CE), a decisive conflict that marked the establishment of the Tokugawa Shogunate. Imamura Masanori (1561-1619) was a samurai who fought on the side of the Western Army and later became a retainer of the Tokugawa clan.

Another prominent individual with the Imamura surname was Imamura Yoshizō (1820-1889), a scholar and educator who played a crucial role in the modernization of Japan during the Meiji Restoration. He was instrumental in establishing the first modern system of education in the country and served as the first Vice Minister of Education.

Throughout history, the Imamura name has been associated with various professions and fields, including politics, military, academia, and literature. Several notable figures with this surname have made significant contributions to Japanese culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Imamura

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

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

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