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

Iwaki, 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 Iwaki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iwaki in America

Iwaki is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iwaki surname appeared 116 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 Iwaki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iwaki 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 Iwaki

The surname Iwaki has its origins in Japan, with the earliest known records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the name of a town or region in the Fukushima Prefecture, located in northeastern Japan. The name itself is thought to have originated from the Japanese words "iwa" meaning "rock" and "ki" meaning "tree," possibly referring to a rocky, forested area.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Iwaki surname can be found in the historical records of the Tokugawa Shogunate, which ruled Japan from the early 17th century until the mid-19th century. These records indicate that members of the Iwaki family held prominent positions within the Shogunate's administrative ranks.

In the late 18th century, a samurai named Iwaki Masaaki (1738-1811) gained recognition for his role in leading a successful military campaign against a rebel faction in the northern regions of Japan. His exploits were recorded in various historical texts and chronicles of the time.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), several members of the Iwaki family were known for their contributions to the arts and literature. Notably, Iwaki Hiromitsu (1783-1859) was a renowned calligrapher and poet, whose works were highly regarded by scholars and artists of the era.

In the early 20th century, Iwaki Tokisaburo (1889-1972) was a prominent businessman and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of Japan's steel industry. He founded the Iwaki Steel Corporation, which later became a part of the larger Nippon Steel Corporation.

Another notable figure with the Iwaki surname was Iwaki Akiko (1906-1984), a pioneering female writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and social reform in Japan during the mid-20th century. Her works shed light on the struggles and experiences of women in Japanese society at the time.

While these examples provide a glimpse into the history and notable figures associated with the Iwaki surname, it is important to note that the name's origin and evolution can be traced back even further, reflecting Japan's rich cultural heritage and the diverse narratives woven into its family names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iwaki

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

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

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