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

Itokazu, 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 Itokazu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Itokazu in America

Itokazu is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Itokazu surname appeared 100 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 Itokazu.

The history of the last name Itokazu

The surname Itokazu has its origins in Okinawa, Japan, where it first appeared in the 16th century. It is derived from the Okinawan words "ito" meaning thread or string, and "kazu" meaning to wind or coil, suggesting that the name may have been associated with occupations related to weaving or textile production.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Itokazu name can be found in the Omoro Soshi, a collection of Okinawan poems and songs from the 17th century. The name is also mentioned in the Kyuyo Kagyo, a historical record of Okinawan family lineages compiled in the 18th century.

In the late 19th century, a prominent figure named Itokazu Seishin (1839-1920) played a crucial role in the establishment of the Okinawa Goju-ryu style of karate. He was a student of Higaonna Kanryo, the founder of Naha-te, and later became the head instructor of the Goju-ryu system.

Another notable individual with the Itokazu surname was Itokazu Ryoko (1890-1976), a renowned poet and writer from Okinawa. Her work was heavily influenced by the cultural traditions and natural beauty of her homeland, and she is considered one of the most important literary figures in modern Okinawan literature.

In the early 20th century, Itokazu Katsuko (1902-1989) was a pioneering feminist and educator who advocated for women's rights and educational opportunities in Okinawa. She founded the Okinawa Women's Education Association and played a pivotal role in promoting gender equality and empowerment.

The Itokazu name can also be found in the historical records of the Ryukyu Kingdom, which ruled over the Okinawan islands from the 15th to the 19th century. During this period, several members of the Itokazu family held positions of authority and influence within the kingdom's administration.

While the Itokazu surname is most commonly associated with Okinawa, it has also been documented in other parts of Japan, suggesting that individuals bearing this name may have migrated or established branches in different regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Itokazu

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

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

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