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

Imura, 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 Imura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Imura in America

Imura is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Imura surname appeared 159 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 Imura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Imura 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 Imura

The surname Imura is of Japanese origin, with its roots tracing back to the 11th century during the Heian period. It is believed to have originated from the rural areas of present-day Kyoto Prefecture, particularly in the vicinity of the Imura Valley. The name Imura is a combination of two distinct Japanese words, "ima" meaning "present" or "now," and "ura" signifying "valley" or "inlet."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Imura name can be found in the ancient Japanese chronicles known as the Shoku Nihongi, which dates back to the late 8th century. This historical text references an individual named Imura no Kiyomaro, a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the early Heian period, circa 770-838 AD.

Another notable figure bearing the Imura surname was Imura Masahiro, a skilled swordsman and samurai who served under the legendary Minamoto no Yoritomo during the late 12th century. Imura Masahiro played a pivotal role in the Genpei War, a series of conflicts that ultimately led to the establishment of the Kamakura Shogunate.

In the 15th century, the Imura name gained prominence through the exploits of Imura Yoshimoto, a distinguished military commander who served under the powerful Hosokawa clan during the Sengoku period. Imura Yoshimoto was renowned for his strategic acumen and his unwavering loyalty to the Hosokawa family.

During the Edo period, which spanned from the early 17th century to the late 19th century, the Imura name was associated with several notable figures, including Imura Chikugo no Kami, a prominent daimyo (feudal lord) who governed the Imura Domain in present-day Aichi Prefecture.

In more recent history, the Imura surname has been carried by individuals such as Imura Kiyoshi (1899-1949), a celebrated Nihonga painter and artist who played a significant role in preserving traditional Japanese painting techniques, and Imura Fumio (1939-2018), a renowned architect and urban planner known for his innovative designs and contributions to sustainable urban development.

While the Imura name has its roots in Japan, it has since spread across the globe, with individuals bearing this surname found in various countries and regions. However, it is important to note that the historical accounts and references provided in this report primarily focus on the surname's origins and significance within the Japanese cultural context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Imura

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

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

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