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

Itano, 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 Itano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Itano in America

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

The Itano 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 Itano.

The history of the last name Itano

The surname Itano is of Japanese origin, with its roots traceable back to the late medieval period, around the 15th or 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the Chūgoku region of western Japan, particularly in the modern-day Hiroshima Prefecture.

The name Itano is thought to be derived from a combination of the Japanese words "ita," meaning "board" or "plank," and "no," meaning "of" or "belonging to." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a family or individual associated with the production or trade of wooden planks or boards, perhaps carpenters or lumber merchants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Itano surname can be found in the Dainihon Kochizu, a comprehensive map of Japan published in 1691. This map depicts several areas with the name "Itano," indicating the presence of families or communities bearing this surname during the Edo period (1603-1868).

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Itano Tōgai (1685-1769) gained recognition as a scholar and poet in the Confucian tradition. He served as a tutor to the daimyo (feudal lord) of the Hiroshima Domain and is remembered for his contributions to education and literature.

Another notable individual with the Itano surname was Itano Sōzō (1805-1870), a samurai and retainer of the Satsuma Domain (present-day Kagoshima Prefecture). He played a significant role in the Meiji Restoration, a pivotal event that marked the end of the Tokugawa shogunate and the beginning of modern Japan.

During the Edo period, the Itano family established themselves as influential landowners and merchants in the Chūgoku region. Records from this era indicate the presence of Itano villages and hamlets, suggesting a long-standing connection between the surname and certain geographical areas.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, individuals with the Itano surname gained recognition in various fields. Itano Masao (1874-1951) was a prominent educator and linguist who contributed to the study and preservation of the Ainu language and culture. Itano Hikoshichi (1898-1980) was a politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives in the post-World War II era.

It is worth noting that while the surname Itano has its origins in Japan, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and diaspora communities. However, the majority of individuals bearing this surname can still trace their roots back to the Chūgoku region of western Japan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Itano

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

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 Itano 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.

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

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