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

Kamikawa, 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 Kamikawa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kamikawa in America

Kamikawa is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kamikawa surname appeared 204 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 Kamikawa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kamikawa 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 Kamikawa

The surname Kamikawa originates from Japan, tracing its roots back several centuries. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese words "kami" meaning "divine" or "superior," and "kawa" meaning "river." This suggests the name may have originated from a location near a revered or sacred river.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kamikawa name can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD) records, which mention a feudal lord named Kamikawa Masanori who governed lands in present-day Tochigi Prefecture. Another notable figure from this era was the Buddhist monk Kamikawa Zen'yu (1273-1339), who played a crucial role in spreading Zen Buddhism across Japan.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573 AD), the Kamikawa clan emerged as a prominent samurai family in the Kanto region. One of their most renowned members was Kamikawa Hidetsuna (1508-1572), a skilled warrior who fought alongside the legendary Tokugawa Ieyasu in several battles.

In the Edo period (1603-1868 AD), the Kamikawa name gained further recognition with the birth of Kamikawa Tsuneaki (1634-1707), a respected scholar and poet who served as a court advisor to the Tokugawa Shogunate.

Another notable figure was Kamikawa Ryobu (1758-1834), a renowned calligrapher and artist who studied under the famous Kano school of painting. His works were highly sought after by the nobility and continue to be appreciated by art enthusiasts today.

Moving into the modern era, Kamikawa Hikomatsu (1866-1945) was a pioneering educator who played a crucial role in establishing Japan's modern education system. He was instrumental in reforming the teaching methods and curricula in the country's schools.

Throughout its history, the Kamikawa surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including warriors, scholars, artists, and educators. While the name's origins may be rooted in a geographical location, its bearers have left an indelible mark on Japanese history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kamikawa

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

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

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