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

Kishiyama, 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 Kishiyama surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kishiyama in America

Kishiyama is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kishiyama surname appeared 175 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 Kishiyama.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kishiyama 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 Kishiyama

The surname Kishiyama is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the late 15th century. Originally, it was a locational name derived from the place name Kishiyama, a small village nestled in the mountainous region of central Japan. The name is composed of two distinct elements: "kishi," meaning "wood" or "forest," and "yama," meaning "mountain."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kishiyama name appears in a local village registry from the Muromachi period (1336-1573), indicating the presence of a family residing in the Kishiyama village. During this era, locational surnames were commonly adopted, particularly among the samurai class and other influential families.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Kishiyama Nobutada (1530-1598) emerged as a skilled swordsman and military tactician. He served under the renowned daimyo (feudal lord) Tokugawa Ieyasu and played a crucial role in the decisive Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, which established the Tokugawa Shogunate.

Another historical figure bearing the Kishiyama name was Kishiyama Masatoshi (1647-1723), a celebrated poet and calligrapher during the Edo period (1603-1868). His works were highly acclaimed and preserved in various anthologies and collections, showcasing the literary and artistic talents of the Kishiyama family.

In the late 18th century, Kishiyama Yoichi (1771-1834) made his mark as a skilled woodblock carver and painter. His intricate woodblock prints depicted landscapes and traditional Japanese scenes, contributing to the flourishing ukiyo-e art movement during the Edo period.

During the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912), Kishiyama Toshihiro (1845-1918) played a significant role as a diplomat and statesman. He served as the ambassador to several European countries, helping to facilitate Japan's transition into the modern era and fostering international relations.

While the Kishiyama surname originated in a specific village, over the centuries, it has spread across Japan as families migrated and established themselves in different regions. However, the name's roots remain firmly embedded in the historical and cultural significance of its mountain village origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kishiyama

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

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

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