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

Kajikawa, 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 Kajikawa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kajikawa in America

Kajikawa is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kajikawa surname appeared 103 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 Kajikawa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kajikawa 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 Kajikawa

The surname Kajikawa is of Japanese origin, derived from the Kanji characters 梶川, which translate to "bamboo river" or "bamboo creek." The name likely originated in the late 8th or early 9th century during the Heian period in Japan.

The Kajikawa name is thought to have its roots in the Kansai region of Japan, particularly in the prefectures of Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. It is believed to have been associated with individuals who lived near or worked along bamboo-lined rivers or creeks, leading to the adoption of the name.

While there are no definitive historical records of the Kajikawa name appearing in ancient manuscripts or documents, it is likely that the name has been in use since the early days of Japan's family name system, which began to solidify during the Kamakura period (1185-1333).

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kajikawa name can be found in the 16th century, when a samurai named Kajikawa Yoichiro (dates unknown) served under the renowned daimyo (feudal lord) Tokugawa Ieyasu. Yoichiro's descendants continued to hold positions of prominence in the Tokugawa shogunate.

In the 18th century, Kajikawa Shunsui (1710-1776) was a renowned Edo-period poet and artist, known for his haiku and ukiyo-e woodblock prints. His works are highly regarded in Japanese cultural history.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), Kajikawa Koshiro (1841-1918) was a respected educator and advocate for modern teaching methods in Japan. He established several schools and played a significant role in shaping the country's education system.

In the 20th century, Kajikawa Hiroshi (1922-2008) was a prominent Japanese businessman and philanthropist. He founded the Kajikawa Corporation, a successful conglomerate, and donated generously to various charitable causes.

Another notable figure was Kajikawa Susumu (1944-2022), a renowned Japanese architect known for his innovative and sustainable designs. He received numerous awards and accolades for his work, including the prestigious Pritzker Prize in 2018.

While the Kajikawa name originated in Japan, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, the rich history and cultural significance of the name remain firmly rooted in its Japanese origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kajikawa

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

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

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