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

Kamiyama, 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 Kamiyama surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kamiyama in America

Kamiyama is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kamiyama surname appeared 193 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 Kamiyama.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kamiyama 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 Kamiyama

The surname "KAMIYAMA" is of Japanese origin, originating from the Japanese language and culture. This surname has its roots dating back to the feudal period of Japan, specifically during the Edo period between the 17th and 19th centuries.

KAMIYAMA is a combination of two Japanese words, "kami" meaning "upper" or "above," and "yama" meaning "mountain." This suggests that the name may have originated from a geographical location or a family's residence situated at a higher elevation or near a mountain range.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KAMIYAMA can be found in the "Buke Kaden" (family records of the samurai class) from the late 16th century. This document mentions a samurai warrior named Kamiyama Genbei, who served under the Tokugawa shogunate during the Edo period.

In the late 18th century, there are records of a renowned painter named Kamiyama Naokata (1732-1807) who hailed from the Sakai region of Osaka. Naokata was widely acclaimed for his intricate woodblock prints and ukiyo-e artworks, which captured the essence of the Edo period's culture and lifestyle.

Another notable figure bearing the surname KAMIYAMA was Kamiyama Tsuranobu (1782-1856), a prominent scholar and astronomer from the late Edo period. Tsuranobu made significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies and the advancement of astronomical knowledge in Japan during his lifetime.

During the Meiji Restoration period in the late 19th century, Kamiyama Isamu (1851-1927) rose to prominence as a influential politician and diplomat. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and establishing diplomatic relations between Japan and various Western nations.

In more recent times, Kamiyama Kenji (1966-present) is a well-known Japanese filmmaker and director, known for his critically acclaimed works that explore social and cultural themes. His films, such as "The Woodsman and the Rain" and "The Catch," have garnered international recognition and praise.

Throughout its history, the surname KAMIYAMA has been deeply rooted in Japanese culture and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including samurai warriors, artists, scholars, politicians, and creative professionals. While its exact origin remains somewhat ambiguous, the name itself evokes a sense of connection to the natural landscapes and mountainous regions of Japan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kamiyama

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

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

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