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

Iwane, 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 Iwane surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iwane in America

Iwane is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iwane surname appeared 131 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 Iwane.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iwane 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 Iwane

The surname IWANE is believed to have originated in Japan, with its roots dating back to the 15th century or earlier. It is thought to be derived from the Japanese word "iwa," meaning rock or boulder, and "ne," which can refer to a root, origin, or source. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a particular location or lineage tied to a rocky or mountainous area.

One of the earliest known references to the IWANE surname can be found in historical records from the Muromachi period (1336-1573), which spanned the reign of several shogunates in Japan. These records document the existence of individuals bearing the name, though specific details about their backgrounds or occupations are scarce.

In the late 16th century, during the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573-1603), a notable figure named Iwane Samanokami is mentioned in chronicles as a skilled military strategist and advisor to the renowned daimyo (feudal lord) Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Samanokami's precise birth and death dates are unknown, but his contributions to military tactics and governance during this turbulent era are well-documented.

Another historical figure of note was Iwane Matsunaga, a skilled artisan and ceramicist who lived in the late 17th century. Matsunaga's exquisite pottery and porcelain works, often adorned with intricate designs and glazes, became highly sought after by the nobility and affluent classes of the time. His pieces are now considered valuable cultural treasures and can be found in prestigious museum collections worldwide.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the IWANE surname gained prominence in various regions of Japan, particularly in the northern territories. One notable individual from this era was Iwane Hidesato, a renowned scholar and educator who lived from 1735 to 1811. Hidesato was instrumental in establishing several prestigious schools and academies, where he taught a wide range of subjects, including literature, philosophy, and the martial arts.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), which marked the beginning of Japan's modernization, the IWANE surname continued to be associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Iwane Yukio, born in 1875, was a prominent businessman and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of Japan's manufacturing sector, particularly in the production of textiles and machinery.

While the IWANE surname may have evolved and spread across various regions of Japan over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the country's rich cultural and historical roots, with many individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in fields ranging from military strategy and ceramics to education and industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iwane

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

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

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