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

Kageyama, 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 Kageyama surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kageyama in America

Kageyama is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kageyama surname appeared 227 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 Kageyama.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kageyama 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 Kageyama

The surname Kageyama is of Japanese origin, with roots dating back several centuries. It is believed to have originated in the Kansai region of Japan, particularly in areas around present-day Osaka and Kyoto.

The name Kageyama is a combination of two Japanese words: "kage," which means "shadow," and "yama," meaning "mountain." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person living in a mountainous area with significant shade or a residence situated in the shadow of a mountain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kageyama surname can be found in historical documents from the Muromachi period (1336-1573). During this time, the name appears in records related to samurai families and lesser nobility in the Kansai region.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the Kageyama name gained prominence with the rise of a prominent samurai clan from the Izumi Province (modern-day Osaka Prefecture). This clan held influential positions and played a significant role in local governance during this era.

Notable historical figures with the surname Kageyama include Kageyama Hideaki (1603-1677), a renowned poet and scholar who served as a retainer to the Tokugawa shogunate. Another notable figure is Kageyama Muneyoshi (1625-1696), a skilled swordsman and martial artist who founded a school of swordsmanship known as the Kageyama-ryu.

In the late 19th century, Kageyama Hisao (1840-1918) gained recognition as a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education. He founded one of the first private schools for girls in Japan, paving the way for greater educational opportunities for women.

During the Meiji period (1868-1912), Kageyama Shunpei (1853-1937) made significant contributions as a statesman and diplomat. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and establishing diplomatic relations between Japan and various countries.

In the 20th century, Kageyama Masanobu (1911-1995) left his mark as a renowned architect and urban planner. He was instrumental in the reconstruction and redesign of several major cities in Japan after World War II.

Throughout its history, the Kageyama surname has been associated with various notable individuals, from samurai warriors and scholars to educators, diplomats, and architects, reflecting the diverse contributions of those bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kageyama

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

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

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