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

Kuwahara, 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 Kuwahara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kuwahara in America

Kuwahara is the 47521st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kuwahara surname appeared 446 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 Kuwahara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kuwahara 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 Kuwahara

The surname Kuwahara originated in Japan, with its earliest known records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "kuwa," meaning "mulberry," and "hara," meaning "field" or "plain." This suggests that the name may have originated from a geographic location or area known for its mulberry fields.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kuwahara can be found in the "Kōrinji Monjo," a collection of historical documents from the Kōrinji Temple in Kyoto, dating back to the late 16th century. These documents mention individuals with the surname Kuwahara, suggesting that the name was already established during that time period.

The name Kuwahara has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout Japanese history. One example is Kuwahara Michizane (1745-1821), a renowned Japanese scholar and poet during the Edo period. He was known for his contributions to the study of classical Japanese literature and his influential works, such as the "Manyo-shu."

Another notable individual with the surname Kuwahara was Kuwahara Jitsuzō (1870-1924), a Japanese businessman and industrialist who founded the Kuwahara Manufacturing Company, a leading producer of bicycles and motorcycles in the early 20th century. His company played a significant role in the development of Japan's transportation industry.

In the world of sports, Kuwahara Takahiro (born 1979) is a former Japanese professional baseball player who played for the Orix BlueWave and Yakult Swallows in Nippon Professional Baseball. He was known for his impressive pitching abilities and played an essential role in his teams' success.

The name Kuwahara has also been documented in various historical records and genealogical sources, such as the "Shinokōki" and "Bushō Rekishi Bunken," which provide insights into the history and lineages of Japanese families and clans.

While the surname Kuwahara is predominantly found in Japan, it has also been recorded in other parts of the world, likely due to immigration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and earliest known records can be traced back to Japan, where it holds a rich historical significance and connection to the country's culture and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kuwahara

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

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

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