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

Kajiwara, 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 Kajiwara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kajiwara in America

Kajiwara is the 61123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kajiwara surname appeared 329 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 Kajiwara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kajiwara 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 Kajiwara

The surname Kajiwara originates from Japan, with records dating back to the 9th century. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "kaji" meaning "blacksmith" and "wara" meaning "meadow" or "field." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a blacksmith who lived or worked in a meadow or field area.

One of the earliest known references to the name Kajiwara can be found in the Engishiki, an ancient Japanese legal code compiled in 927 AD. The name appears in a list of families that held official positions during the Heian period (794-1185 AD).

In the 12th century, the Kajiwara family gained prominence as skilled swordsmiths and armorers. They were highly respected for their craftsmanship and served the samurai class. The Kajiwara clan had a strong presence in the Kanto region, particularly in what is now Saitama Prefecture.

Notable individuals with the surname Kajiwara include Kajiwara Kagesue (1556-1623), a prominent daimyo (feudal lord) who served under Tokugawa Ieyasu during the Sengoku period. He was renowned for his military leadership and played a significant role in the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600.

Another prominent figure was Kajiwara Kagetoki (1556-1615), a skilled swordsmith who served the Tokugawa shogunate. His works were highly prized and are still considered masterpieces of Japanese sword-making.

In the 19th century, Kajiwara Hikozo (1832-1909) was a renowned educator and scholar who advocated for modern educational reforms in Japan. He founded one of the earliest private schools in Tokyo and played a crucial role in the spread of Western learning during the Meiji Restoration.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Kajiwara family maintained their reputation as skilled armorers and swordsmiths. The name was also associated with various towns and villages in the Kanto region, such as Kajiwara-mura (Kajiwara Village) in present-day Saitama Prefecture.

Throughout history, the Kajiwara surname has been associated with craftsmanship, military service, and scholarly pursuits, reflecting its rich heritage and cultural significance in Japan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kajiwara

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

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

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