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

Kasahara, 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 Kasahara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kasahara in America

Kasahara is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kasahara surname appeared 177 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 Kasahara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kasahara 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 Kasahara

The surname KASAHARA is of Japanese origin, originating in the late 16th century or early 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese word "kasahara," which means "a grassland or meadow." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived in or near a grassy area, possibly in the vicinity of a village or town.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KASAHARA surname can be found in the Edo period (1603-1868) records from the Okayama Prefecture in western Japan. These records mention a family named KASAHARA residing in the area during the early 17th century. It is possible that they were involved in agricultural activities, given the meaning of their surname.

In the late 19th century, a notable individual named KASAHARA Muneo (1864-1938) gained prominence as a Japanese military officer and politician. He served as the Governor of Tokyo Prefecture from 1924 to 1925 and played a significant role in the political landscape of that time.

Another historical figure bearing the KASAHARA surname was KASAHARA Hiroshi (1879-1959), a Japanese physicist and educator. He made significant contributions to the field of thermodynamics and was awarded the Order of Culture by the Japanese government in 1958, recognizing his academic achievements.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), a prominent family named KASAHARA resided in the Shizuoka Prefecture. Records indicate that they were involved in traditional crafts, particularly woodworking and lacquerware production. One member of this family, KASAHARA Toshio (1873-1947), became known for his exceptional skills in creating intricate lacquer art pieces.

In the early 20th century, a writer and poet named KASAHARA Yuki (1908-1985) gained recognition for her literary works. Her collection of poems, "Kasahara no Hibi" (Days of Kasahara), published in 1941, was widely acclaimed and celebrated her unique perspective on life and nature.

While the KASAHARA surname has its roots in Japan, it has spread globally over time, and individuals bearing this name can be found in various parts of the world today. However, it maintains a strong connection to its Japanese heritage and the rich cultural traditions associated with its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kasahara

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

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

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