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

Kanamori, 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 Kanamori surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kanamori in America

Kanamori is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kanamori surname appeared 117 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 Kanamori.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kanamori 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 Kanamori

The surname Kanamori has its origins in Japan, tracing back to the late 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese word "kana," which refers to one of the Japanese syllabic scripts, and "mori," meaning forest or grove. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a person or family residing in a wooded area.

One of the earliest known records of the Kanamori name can be found in the Azuma Kagami, a historical chronicle from the late 12th and early 13th centuries. The text mentions a Kanamori Mitsuhiro, a samurai who fought in the Genpei War between the Minamoto and Taira clans.

In the 14th century, the Kanamori family gained prominence as powerful feudal lords in the Shinano Province (modern-day Nagano Prefecture). During this time, the Kanamori clan controlled vast territories and played a significant role in the region's political and military affairs.

A notable figure from this period was Kanamori Norimura (1334-1391), a skilled military strategist and daimyo (feudal lord) who participated in various conflicts and battles throughout his lifetime.

In the 16th century, the Kanamori name appeared in records related to the Sengoku period, a time of political upheaval and constant warfare among various daimyo families. One influential figure from this era was Kanamori Nagachika (1524-1600), a samurai and retainer of the powerful Uesugi clan.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Kanamori family continued to hold influential positions and was associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Kanamori Bungo (1668-1745), a renowned scholar and poet who served as a tutor to the Shogun's court.

Another significant figure was Kanamori Osumi (1753-1830), a talented calligrapher and artist who gained recognition for his intricate works and contributions to the development of Japanese calligraphic styles.

In more recent history, the Kanamori surname has been associated with individuals from various fields, including academia, business, and the arts. For instance, Kanamori Hisao (1909-1999) was a renowned Japanese mathematician and professor at Brown University, known for his contributions to the field of partial differential equations.

It is important to note that while the Kanamori surname has a rich historical background, this information is based on available records and may not be exhaustive, as some details may have been lost or altered over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kanamori

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

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

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