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

Izawa, 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 Izawa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Izawa in America

Izawa is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Izawa surname appeared 142 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 Izawa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Izawa 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 Izawa

The surname IZAWA is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the 8th century. It originates from the ancient Japanese word "izawa," which translates to "well spring" or "water source." This suggests that the name likely originated from a family or clan residing near a natural spring or water source in Japan.

In the Heian period (794-1185), the IZAWA name is found in several historical records and documents, indicating its presence among the noble families and samurai clans of the time. One notable reference is in the "Shoku Nihongi," a historical text that chronicles the reigns of Japanese emperors from the late 8th to the late 9th century.

The earliest recorded bearer of the IZAWA surname is Izawa Masanori, a prominent samurai who lived in the late 12th century. He served under the renowned military leader Minamoto no Yoritomo and played a significant role in the establishment of the Kamakura Shogunate.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the IZAWA name was associated with several influential families, including the Izawa clan of Satsuma Province (present-day Kagoshima Prefecture). One notable figure from this clan was Izawa Yasunobu (1548-1631), a skilled swordsman and military strategist who served under the Shimazu clan.

In the Meiji era (1868-1912), Izawa Shūji (1836-1907) was a prominent educator and philosopher who helped establish the modern Japanese education system. He is widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of modern Japanese thought and played a crucial role in introducing Western ideas to Japan.

Another notable bearer of the IZAWA surname was Izawa Shūji (1851-1917), a prolific Japanese author and poet who was instrumental in promoting the literary movement known as "Shintaishi," which embraced Western poetic styles and forms.

Over the centuries, the IZAWA name has been associated with various locations across Japan, including the towns and villages of Izawa in Yamanashi Prefecture, Izawa in Akita Prefecture, and Izawa in Gifu Prefecture. These place names likely originated from the presence of natural springs or water sources in those areas, reflecting the meaning of the surname itself.

While the IZAWA surname has its origins in Japan, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, the detailed history and significance of the name remain deeply rooted in Japanese culture and tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Izawa

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

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

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