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

Kuwabara, 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 Kuwabara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kuwabara in America

Kuwabara is the 80678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kuwabara surname appeared 235 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 Kuwabara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kuwabara 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 Kuwabara

The surname Kuwabara has its origins in Japan, dating back to the 8th century. It is believed to have derived from the words "kuwa" meaning "mulberry tree" and "bara" meaning "field" or "plain." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an area or locality known for its abundance of mulberry trees.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Kuwabara can be found in the "Shoku Nihongi," an imperial chronicle of ancient Japan compiled in the 8th century. This text mentions a person named Kuwabara no Kiyomaro, who served as a court official during the Nara period (710-794).

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333), the Kuwabara family emerged as a prominent samurai clan in the Kanto region. Records indicate that they played a significant role in the battles and political events of that era.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Kuwabara Nobunao (1536-1597) was a skilled military commander who served under the powerful warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Kuwabara Nobunao was respected for his bravery and strategic abilities on the battlefield.

Another historical figure associated with the Kuwabara surname was Kuwabara Shinji (1619-1696), a renowned artist and calligrapher during the Edo period (1603-1867). His works were highly regarded and influenced the artistic styles of his time.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), a prominent educator named Kuwabara Toshio (1859-1935) made significant contributions to the modernization of Japan's education system. He played a crucial role in introducing Western-style educational methods and establishing several schools.

The Kuwabara name has also been associated with various place names in Japan, such as Kuwabara-machi in Fukushima Prefecture and Kuwabara-cho in Osaka Prefecture, further indicating its historical significance and geographical distribution.

Throughout its long history, the surname Kuwabara has been carried by numerous individuals who have left their mark in various fields, including politics, military, arts, and education. Although the exact origin and meaning of the name may have evolved over time, it remains a proud part of Japan's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kuwabara

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

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

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