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

Kashiwagi, 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 Kashiwagi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kashiwagi in America

Kashiwagi is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kashiwagi surname appeared 184 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 Kashiwagi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kashiwagi 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 Kashiwagi

The surname KASHIWAGI is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the feudal era of the 14th century. It is derived from the Japanese words "kashiwa" meaning oak tree and "gi" which signifies a small valley or ravine. This suggests that the name likely originated from a specific geographic location where oak trees grew abundantly in a small valley or ravine.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573), the KASHIWAGI name was documented in several historical records maintained by influential samurai clans and noble families. One notable mention is found in the Taiheiki, a historical narrative chronicling the events of the Nanboku-chō Wars between the Northern and Southern Courts.

The earliest recorded bearer of the KASHIWAGI surname was Kashiwagi Naomasa, a renowned samurai and military strategist who lived from 1335 to 1397. He served under the powerful Ashikaga shogunate and played a crucial role in several pivotal battles during the Nanboku-chō Wars.

Another prominent figure in Japanese history bearing the KASHIWAGI name was Kashiwagi Hidenao, a skilled swordsman and military commander who lived from 1541 to 1615. He served under the celebrated warlord Tokugawa Ieyasu and played a significant role in the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, which marked the beginning of the Tokugawa shogunate.

In the later years of the Edo period (1603-1868), the KASHIWAGI name was associated with a notable family of merchants and artisans from the Kansai region. Kashiwagi Masayuki, a skilled potter and ceramicist, gained recognition for his innovative techniques and exceptional craftsmanship during the late 18th century.

Another influential figure was Kashiwagi Tsuyoshi, a renowned scholar and calligrapher who lived from 1723 to 1789. His works were highly regarded, and he contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of traditional Japanese calligraphy.

Throughout its history, the KASHIWAGI surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including samurai warriors, merchants, artisans, and scholars, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diversity of Japanese society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kashiwagi

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

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

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