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

Mamiya, 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 Mamiya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mamiya in America

Mamiya is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mamiya surname appeared 136 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 Mamiya.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mamiya 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 Mamiya

The surname Mamiya is of Japanese origin, with its roots traced back to the 8th century AD during the Nara period of Japanese history. Originally, the name was derived from the name of a village or small town located in the present-day Gifu Prefecture, situated in the central region of Honshu, the largest island of Japan.

The earliest recorded mention of the Mamiya name can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an imperial chronicle that covers the period from 697 to 791 AD. In this ancient text, there are references to individuals bearing the name, suggesting that it was already in use during the early days of the Heian period.

One of the most notable historical figures associated with the Mamiya surname was Mamiya Rinzo, a renowned samurai warrior who lived during the late 16th century. Rinzo was a loyal retainer of the powerful Tokugawa clan and played a crucial role in the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, a decisive conflict that paved the way for the Tokugawa shogunate's rise to power.

Another prominent individual with the Mamiya surname was Mamiya Zenshichi, a successful merchant and industrialist who lived from 1838 to 1916. Zenshichi was instrumental in the establishment of several notable companies, including the Mamiya Company, which specialized in the production of high-quality cameras and optical equipment.

In the realm of arts and culture, Mamiya Hiroshi, a celebrated photographer born in 1928, made significant contributions to the world of photography. His works, which often captured the beauty of nature and the human form, have been widely exhibited and acclaimed both in Japan and internationally.

The Mamiya surname has also been associated with the world of sports. Mamiya Kunio, a professional baseball player who played for the Yomiuri Giants from 1952 to 1968, was a prominent figure in Japanese baseball during his era. His impressive career spanned over 16 seasons, and he was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1988.

Throughout its history, the Mamiya surname has maintained a strong presence in various fields, from warfare and commerce to arts and sports. While the name may have evolved over the centuries, its origins remain deeply rooted in the ancient villages and towns of central Japan, serving as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Japanese people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mamiya

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

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

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