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

Iwahashi, 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 Iwahashi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iwahashi in America

Iwahashi is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iwahashi surname appeared 149 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 Iwahashi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iwahashi 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 Iwahashi

The surname Iwahashi has its roots in Japan, originating during the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE). It is derived from the Japanese words "iwa" meaning rock or stone, and "hashi" meaning bridge or footbridge. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a location near a stone bridge or rocky area where a bridge was constructed.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Iwahashi name can be found in the Azuma Kagami, a historical record compiled during the late Kamakura period. This text documents various events and figures from the time, potentially including early bearers of the Iwahashi surname.

In the Muromachi period (1336-1573 CE), there are records of an Iwahashi family residing in the Echizen Province, located in present-day Fukui Prefecture. This family may have played a role in local administration or military affairs during that era.

During the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), the Iwahashi name appeared in various domains across Japan. One notable figure was Iwahashi Masayoshi (1619-1688), a samurai and military strategist who served under the Tokugawa shogunate.

In the late 19th century, Iwahashi Katsumi (1850-1917) was a prominent educator and pioneer of women's education in Japan. She founded one of the first private schools for girls in Tokyo, paving the way for greater educational opportunities for women.

Another individual of historical significance was Iwahashi Masaru (1891-1987), a renowned archaeologist and anthropologist who made significant contributions to the study of Japanese prehistory and the Jomon culture.

Throughout the 20th century, the Iwahashi surname continued to be associated with notable figures in various fields. Iwahashi Kiyoshi (1925-2008) was a renowned artist and sculptor, known for his abstract and avant-garde works.

While the Iwahashi name originated in Japan, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its deep roots and historical significance remain closely tied to its Japanese origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iwahashi

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

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

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