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

Kamimoto, 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 Kamimoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kamimoto in America

Kamimoto is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kamimoto surname appeared 104 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 Kamimoto.

The history of the last name Kamimoto

The surname KAMIMOTO originated in Japan. It first appeared in the historical records during the Kamakura period, which lasted from 1185 to 1333. The name is derived from the Japanese words "kami" meaning "upper" or "above," and "moto" meaning "source" or "origin." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near the headwaters of a river or in an area at a higher elevation.

One of the earliest known references to the KAMIMOTO name can be found in a collection of medieval Japanese tales called the "Konjaku Monogatarishū," which was compiled in the late Heian period (794-1185). This work mentions a person named KAMIMOTO who was a samurai warrior.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named KAMIMOTO Nobuyuki (1524-1586) was a skilled military strategist and tactician who served under the legendary warlord Oda Nobunaga. He played a crucial role in several battles during the Sengoku period, also known as the Warring States period in Japan.

Another notable individual with the KAMIMOTO surname was KAMIMOTO Masahiro (1686-1745), a renowned painter and calligrapher who lived during the Edo period. His works were highly regarded for their delicate brushwork and attention to detail, and he was commissioned by several prominent feudal lords and wealthy merchants.

In the early 20th century, KAMIMOTO Kikuko (1905-1986) was a pioneering female architect who broke barriers in a male-dominated profession. She was one of the first women to graduate from the University of Tokyo's architecture program and went on to design several notable buildings, including the former Tokyo Kaikan in Hibiya Park.

Another notable figure was KAMIMOTO Masayuki (1924-2004), a respected politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives in the Japanese Diet. He was known for his advocacy of environmental issues and played a key role in drafting legislation to protect Japan's natural resources.

While the KAMIMOTO surname is primarily associated with Japan, it is possible that the name may have spread to other parts of the world through immigration or cultural exchange. However, the historical records and references mentioned here primarily focus on the name's origins and significance within Japanese culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kamimoto

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

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 Kamimoto 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.

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Kamimoto, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!