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

Kawamura, 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 Kawamura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kawamura in America

Kawamura is the 20088th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kawamura surname appeared 1,330 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 Kawamura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kawamura 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 Kawamura

The surname Kawamura is of Japanese origin, originating from the Edo period (1603-1868). It is derived from the Japanese words "kawa" meaning river and "mura" meaning village, suggesting that the name was likely given to someone who lived in a village near a river.

The name Kawamura has been recorded in various historical documents and records throughout Japan's history. One of the earliest mentions of the name can be found in the Edo period records of the Tokugawa shogunate, where several Kawamura families were listed as samurai clans serving under various daimyo (feudal lords).

One notable person with the surname Kawamura was Kawamura Noriyuki (1572-1635), a renowned samurai and daimyo who served under the Tokugawa shogunate. He was known for his loyalty and military prowess, and played a significant role in the Siege of Osaka in 1614-1615.

Another prominent figure was Kawamura Sumiyoshi (1647-1716), a celebrated painter and calligrapher during the Edo period. His works are considered masterpieces of the Rinpa school of Japanese art and are highly valued for their intricate designs and use of bold colors.

In more recent history, Kawamura Kunimasa (1863-1942) was a prominent Japanese politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the early 20th century. He played a crucial role in negotiating the Anglo-Japanese Alliance of 1902 and the Russo-Japanese Peace Treaty of 1905.

Kawamura Kenko (1892-1965) was a renowned Japanese author and poet, known for his works exploring the themes of love, nature, and the human condition. His poetry collections, such as "Suzukake no Michi" (The Path of Bells), are considered literary masterpieces and have been widely studied and admired.

Kawamura Masao (1922-2003) was a distinguished Japanese philosopher and academic who made significant contributions to the field of phenomenology and existentialism. He was a professor at Kyoto University and authored numerous influential works, including "Phenomenology and Existentialism" and "The Concept of Truth in Phenomenology."

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname Kawamura throughout history, showcasing the rich heritage and legacy associated with this Japanese name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kawamura

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

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

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