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

Kurokawa, 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 Kurokawa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kurokawa in America

Kurokawa is the 59603rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kurokawa surname appeared 339 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 Kurokawa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kurokawa 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 Kurokawa

The surname Kurokawa is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the 8th century AD. The name itself is a combination of two words: "kuro" meaning black, and "kawa" meaning river. It is believed to have originated from a particular geographic location or a specific event related to a black river.

In ancient Japanese records, the name Kurokawa can be found in various historical manuscripts and documents, particularly those related to land ownership and taxation. One of the earliest known mentions of the name dates back to the Heian period (794-1185 AD), where it appears in a record of noble families in Kyoto.

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333 AD), the name Kurokawa gained prominence as it was associated with several notable samurai warriors and feudal lords. One such individual was Kurokawa Masanori (1249-1317), a respected military commander who served under the Hojo clan and played a significant role in the defense of Kamakura against Mongol invasions.

In the Muromachi period (1336-1573 AD), the Kurokawa family established themselves as prominent landowners and administrators in the Shikoku region. Records from this era mention Kurokawa Motohiro (1437-1501), a skilled strategist and diplomat who helped navigate complex political alliances and conflicts during the Sengoku period.

The Edo period (1603-1868 AD) saw the rise of several influential Kurokawa figures. One notable example was Kurokawa Michiyoshi (1628-1700), a renowned scholar and poet who served as a tutor to the shogunate and contributed to the development of Japanese literature and poetry.

Another prominent individual was Kurokawa Tomotada (1722-1803), a skilled military tactician and commander who played a crucial role in suppressing numerous uprisings and rebellions during the late Edo period, ensuring stability for the Tokugawa shogunate.

Throughout history, the Kurokawa name has been associated with various places and locations, including the Kurokawa River in Niigata Prefecture, Kurokawa Onsen (hot springs) in Kumamoto Prefecture, and the Kurokawa district in Saitama Prefecture.

While the surname Kurokawa has its roots in Japan, it has also gained recognition globally, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, including arts, sciences, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kurokawa

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

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

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