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

Kanemitsu, 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 Kanemitsu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kanemitsu in America

Kanemitsu is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kanemitsu surname appeared 132 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 Kanemitsu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kanemitsu 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 Kanemitsu

The surname Kanemitsu has its origins in Japan, with records indicating it was in use as early as the 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "kane," meaning "metal" or "money," and "mitsu," meaning "three" or "triple." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with metalworkers or individuals involved in the metalworking trade.

One of the earliest documented references to the Kanemitsu surname can be found in the Azuma Kagami, a historical chronicle compiled during the late Kamakura period (1185-1333). The chronicle mentions a samurai warrior named Kanemitsu Nobutaka, who was a retainer of the powerful Minamoto clan and participated in several battles during the Genpei War (1180-1185).

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573), the Kanemitsu family was prominent in the Kanto region, particularly in the area around present-day Tokyo. Historical records from this time indicate that members of the family served as local administrators and landowners.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), a notable figure bearing the Kanemitsu name was Kanemitsu Yasunari (1636-1713), a samurai and military strategist who served under the Tokugawa shogunate. He played a key role in suppressing various uprisings and was renowned for his tactical acumen.

Another notable individual was Kanemitsu Toshitsura (1789-1866), a scholar and calligrapher who lived during the late Edo period. He was renowned for his mastery of the traditional Japanese writing styles and contributed to the preservation of calligraphic traditions.

In more recent times, Kanemitsu Tsunehiro (1906-1978) was a prominent Japanese businessman and industrialist. He founded the Kanemitsu Corporation, a major trading company specializing in machinery and industrial equipment.

Throughout its history, the Kanemitsu surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Japan, particularly in the Kanto and Chubu areas. While its exact origins may be shrouded in antiquity, the name's association with metalworking and its enduring legacy within Japanese society are testament to its cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kanemitsu

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

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

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