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

Kashou, 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 Kashou surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kashou in America

Kashou is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kashou surname appeared 178 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 Kashou.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kashou 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 Kashou

The surname KASHOU is believed to have originated in Japan, likely during the Heian period (794-1185 AD). It is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "kashou," meaning "fragrant" or "aromatic," and may have been used to describe someone who worked with fragrances or lived near a place known for its pleasant aromas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KASHOU name can be found in the Azuma Kagami, a historical record of the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD), which mentions a samurai named Kashou Takemori who served under the Hojo clan.

In the late 16th century, a Buddhist monk named Kashou Yoshida (1548-1592) gained fame for his calligraphy and his role in spreading Zen Buddhism throughout Japan. His teachings and artwork can still be found in various temples and museums across the country.

During the Edo period (1603-1867), the KASHOU name was associated with several prominent families in the Kyoto and Osaka regions. One notable figure was Kashou Tadataka (1617-1677), a skilled swordsmith who crafted blades for many samurai lords and daimyo.

In the 19th century, Kashou Aruga (1836-1923) was a renowned painter and art teacher who played a significant role in the revival of traditional Japanese painting styles. His works are housed in various collections, including the Tokyo National Museum.

Another notable individual was Kashou Yamamoto (1877-1957), a politician and diplomat who served as the Japanese Ambassador to France in the 1930s. He played a crucial role in negotiating various treaties and agreements between Japan and other nations during his tenure.

While the KASHOU surname may have originated in Japan, it is possible that it has been adopted or adapted in other parts of the world over time, particularly in regions with historical ties to Japanese culture and immigration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kashou

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

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

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