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

Kakazu, 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 Kakazu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kakazu in America

Kakazu is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kakazu surname appeared 214 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 Kakazu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kakazu 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 Kakazu

The surname KAKAZU originates from Japan, dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese words "kaku" meaning "angle" or "corner," and "zu" meaning "figure" or "shape." This suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations related to architecture, carpentry, or geometry.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the KAKAZU surname can be found in the Tokugawa Era (1603-1868) records of the Edo region, now known as Tokyo. These records indicate that there were families bearing this name residing in the area during that time period.

In the late 17th century, a renowned mathematician and astronomer named KAKAZU Shōji (1639-1718) made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the study of algebraic equations and celestial observations. His work was instrumental in advancing scientific knowledge in Japan during the Edo period.

During the Meiji Era (1868-1912), a prominent Japanese politician and diplomat named KAKAZU Naohiro (1850-1925) played a crucial role in negotiating and establishing diplomatic relations between Japan and other countries, including the United States and several European nations.

In the 20th century, KAKAZU Hiroshi (1914-1995) was a celebrated Japanese architect renowned for his innovative and sustainable building designs. He pioneered the use of traditional Japanese architectural techniques and materials in modern construction, earning him numerous awards and recognition.

Another notable figure with the KAKAZU surname was KAKAZU Mieko (1920-2008), a renowned Japanese author and poet. Her works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, earning her critical acclaim and several literary awards throughout her career.

While the KAKAZU surname is not among the most common in Japan, it has a rich history and has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including mathematics, diplomacy, architecture, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kakazu

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

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

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