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

Itami, 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 Itami surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Itami in America

Itami is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Itami surname appeared 106 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 Itami.

We can also compare 2010 data for Itami 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 Itami

The surname ITAMI is believed to have originated in Japan. It is thought to be derived from the Japanese word 'itami', which means 'pain' or 'ache'. The earliest records of this surname date back to the 16th century, during the Azuchi-Momoyama period in Japanese history.

ITAMI was initially a locational surname, referring to a specific place or region in Japan. One theory suggests that it may have been associated with a village or area known for its hot springs or medicinal waters, which were used to alleviate physical ailments and pains. However, the exact origins of the name remain somewhat unclear.

In the late 17th century, during the Edo period, there are mentions of an ITAMI family residing in the Kyoto prefecture. This family was involved in the textile trade and owned several silk workshops in the region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname ITAMI was Itami Nobuyuki (1550-1612), a samurai warrior who served under the famous daimyo (feudal lord) Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Nobuyuki played a significant role in the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, which marked the beginning of the Tokugawa shogunate.

Another notable figure was Itami Jūzō (1839-1920), a Japanese scholar and educator who made significant contributions to the field of Japanese literature and philology. He was instrumental in preserving and promoting the study of classical Japanese texts and literary works.

In the 20th century, Itami Mansaku (1900-1946) was a renowned Japanese film director and screenwriter. He is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Japanese cinema and is best known for his satirical and socially conscious films, such as "The Rickshaw Man" (1938) and "The Munekata Sisters" (1950).

More recently, Itami Jūzō (1933-1997), a highly acclaimed Japanese film director and actor, gained international recognition for his comedic and satirical films. Some of his most famous works include "The Funeral" (1984), "Tampopo" (1985), and "A Taxing Woman" (1987).

While the surname ITAMI is relatively uncommon outside of Japan, it has a rich cultural heritage and historical significance within the country, with various notable individuals bearing this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Itami

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

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

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