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

Ishiyama, 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 Ishiyama surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ishiyama in America

Ishiyama is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ishiyama surname appeared 124 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 Ishiyama.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ishiyama 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 Ishiyama

The surname ISHIYAMA originated in Japan during the feudal era. It is derived from the Japanese words "ishi" meaning stone and "yama" meaning mountain, likely referring to a specific geographic location or landmark. The name was initially prominent in the Kansai region, particularly in the provinces of Yamato and Kawachi.

ISHIYAMA can be traced back to the early Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE) when surnames became more commonly adopted among the samurai class and aristocracy. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Azuma Kagami, a historical chronicle from the late 13th century, which mentions an Ishiyama Takanobu serving as a retainer to the Hojo clan.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573 CE), the Ishiyama family gained prominence as landed gentry and local lords in the Kawachi province. Historical records from this era, such as the Taiheiki, a war chronicle, mention various members of the Ishiyama clan participating in regional conflicts and power struggles.

Notable individuals with the surname ISHIYAMA include:

1. Ishiyama Yoshitsugu (1455-1510), a daimyo (feudal lord) who controlled territories in present-day Osaka and played a significant role in the Onin War (1467-1477).
2. Ishiyama Sadatsugu (1568-1638), a renowned samurai and strategist who served under Tokugawa Ieyasu during the Sengoku period.
3. Ishiyama Noriyoshi (1719-1789), a prominent scholar and poet of the Edo period, known for his contributions to Japanese literature and poetry.
4. Ishiyama Masao (1876-1942), a pioneering Japanese geologist and seismologist, recognized for his groundbreaking research on earthquake prediction.
5. Ishiyama Tatsuzō (1914-1995), a renowned Japanese calligrapher and artist, known for his innovative techniques and influential works.

The surname ISHIYAMA has also been associated with various place names throughout Japan, such as Ishiyama-dera, a famous Buddhist temple in Otsu, and Ishiyama-hongan-ji, a historic temple in Kyoto. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and its geographical origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ishiyama

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

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

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