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

Kazama, 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 Kazama surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kazama in America

Kazama is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kazama surname appeared 141 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 Kazama.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kazama 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 Kazama

The surname Kazama is of Japanese origin, originating from the early Heian period (794-1185 AD). It is believed to have derived from the combination of two Japanese words, "kaza" meaning "wind" and "ma" meaning "space" or "room." This suggests that the name may have referred to an open, windy area or a place name associated with such a location.

The earliest recorded instance of the Kazama name can be traced back to the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD), where it appeared in various regional records and documents. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Kazama" or "Kazhama," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and written forms.

In the Muromachi period (1336-1573 AD), the Kazama name gained prominence as several notable individuals bearing this surname emerged. One such figure was Kazama Nobuyuki (1511-1587), a renowned samurai warrior and daimyo (feudal lord) who played a significant role in the battles of the Sengoku period.

The Edo period (1603-1868 AD) saw the rise of several Kazama families across different regions of Japan. One notable figure was Kazama Yasusada (1654-1736), a Confucian scholar and educator who established a prominent school in Edo (present-day Tokyo).

Moving into the Meiji era (1868-1912 AD), the Kazama surname continued to be associated with various professions and social classes. Kazama Rikichi (1819-1892) was a prominent merchant and industrialist who contributed to the modernization of Japan's economy during the early years of the Meiji Restoration.

Another notable figure was Kazama Akira (1876-1942), a renowned painter and printmaker who helped revive and promote traditional Japanese woodblock printing techniques during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

It is worth noting that the Kazama name has also been linked to various place names throughout Japan, such as Kazama Village in Gunma Prefecture and Kazama District in Akita Prefecture. These place names may have influenced or been influenced by the surname's origins and distribution.

Overall, the Kazama surname has a rich history spanning centuries, with notable individuals emerging from various walks of life, including samurai warriors, scholars, merchants, and artists, contributing to the cultural and historical tapestry of Japan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kazama

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

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

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