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

Kishaba, 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 Kishaba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kishaba in America

Kishaba is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kishaba surname appeared 133 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 Kishaba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kishaba 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 Kishaba

The surname Kishaba is believed to have originated from Japan, with its roots tracing back to the late 16th century or early 17th century. It is thought to be derived from a combination of the Japanese words "kishi," meaning "knight" or "samurai," and "ba," which can refer to a place or location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kishaba can be found in the historical records of the Satsuma Domain, a prominent feudal domain located in present-day Kagoshima Prefecture. During this period, the Kishaba family is believed to have been part of the samurai class, serving as retainers or vassals to the ruling Shimazu clan.

In the late 17th century, a samurai named Kishaba Masatoshi (1648-1711) gained recognition for his military prowess and loyalty to the Shimazu clan. He played a significant role in quelling the Shimabara Rebellion, a peasant uprising against the Tokugawa shogunate.

Another notable figure bearing the Kishaba surname was Kishaba Kunimune (1734-1804), a renowned scholar and poet who contributed to the development of the traditional Japanese poetic form known as waka. His works were highly regarded during the Edo period and are still studied today.

In the 19th century, Kishaba Tokunosuke (1827-1886) made a name for himself as a skilled swordsmith, crafting renowned katana blades that were highly prized by samurai warriors of the time. His craftsmanship and techniques were passed down through generations, contributing to the preservation of this ancient Japanese art form.

During the Meiji Restoration period, Kishaba Hideharu (1853-1917) was a prominent figure in the political and military spheres. He served as a high-ranking officer in the Imperial Japanese Army and later played a crucial role in the establishment of Japan's modern education system, contributing to the country's modernization efforts.

Throughout its history, the Kishaba surname has been associated with various regions within Japan, particularly in the southern prefectures of Kagoshima and Miyazaki. The name has also been found in historical records and documents dating back to the Edo period, further solidifying its deep-rooted Japanese origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kishaba

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

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

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