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

Kohara, 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 Kohara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kohara in America

Kohara is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kohara surname appeared 174 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 Kohara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kohara 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 Kohara

The surname Kohara is of Japanese origin, with its earliest known roots tracing back to the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE) in Japan. It is believed to have originated from the region of Kyoto, where it may have been derived from a place name or an old word describing a particular location or feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kohara can be found in the historical records of the Muromachi period (1336-1573 CE), where it appears in a document detailing land ownership and taxation. This suggests that the name was already established among certain families or clans during this era.

During the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), the Kohara name gained prominence, particularly in the regions around Kyoto and Osaka. Notable individuals from this time period include Kohara Masanori (1594-1676), a prominent samurai and military strategist who served under the Tokugawa shogunate.

In the late 19th century, as Japan underwent rapid modernization and westernization, the Kohara name spread to other parts of the country. One notable figure from this time was Kohara Tomisaburo (1848-1925), a prominent businessman and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of Japan's textile industry.

The 20th century saw the Kohara name continue to gain recognition, with several individuals making significant contributions in various fields. These include Kohara Yutaka (1901-1989), a renowned artist and sculptor known for his works in bronze and stone, and Kohara Michiko (1936-2008), a celebrated actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

Another notable individual with the Kohara surname is Kohara Masako (1934-2021), a respected academic and historian who specialized in the study of Japanese culture and literature. Her extensive research and publications on traditional Japanese arts and customs have been widely influential.

While the Kohara surname has its roots in Japan, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, the earliest and most significant historical records and individuals associated with this name can be traced back to its Japanese origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kohara

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

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

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