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

Kirihara, 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 Kirihara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kirihara in America

Kirihara is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kirihara surname appeared 125 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 Kirihara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kirihara 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 Kirihara

The surname Kirihara is of Japanese origin, with roots dating back several centuries. It is believed to have originated in the Kansai region of Japan, particularly in the areas around modern-day Kyoto and Osaka. The name is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "kiri" meaning "mist" or "fog" and "hara" meaning "field" or "plain."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kirihara name can be found in the Taiheiki, a 14th-century Japanese historical chronicle. This text mentions a samurai warrior named Kirihara Nobunao who fought in the Nanboku-chō wars of the late 14th century.

In the 16th century, the Kirihara clan was a prominent family of samurai warriors who served under the powerful Tokugawa shogunate. During this time, the name appears in various records and documents related to the administration of the Tokugawa regime.

A notable figure bearing the Kirihara name was Kirihara Motoharu, a 17th-century feudal lord who ruled over the Akita Domain in modern-day Akita Prefecture. He was known for his skilled leadership and contributions to the development of the region.

In the 19th century, Kirihara Nobuatsu was a prominent scholar and educator who played a key role in the modernization of Japan's education system during the Meiji period. He was born in 1837 and passed away in 1915.

Another significant individual with the Kirihara surname was Kirihara Shūkichi, a renowned painter and master of the Nihonga style of Japanese painting. He lived from 1869 to 1936 and his works are highly regarded in the art world.

The Kirihara name has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout Japan. For example, there is a small town called Kirihara-chō in Fukuoka Prefecture, which likely took its name from the surname.

While the Kirihara name has a rich history and cultural significance in Japan, it is important to note that this information is based on historical records and sources, and may not accurately reflect the complete picture of the surname's origins and evolution over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kirihara

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

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

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