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

Matsumura, 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 Matsumura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Matsumura in America

Matsumura is the 24404th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Matsumura surname appeared 1,026 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 Matsumura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Matsumura 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 Matsumura

The surname Matsumura originates from Japan and can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese words "matsu" meaning "pine tree" and "mura" meaning "village," suggesting that the name may have been associated with a village or region where pine trees were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded appearances of the Matsumura name can be found in the historical documents of the Satsuma Domain, a prominent feudal domain located in what is now Kagoshima Prefecture. The name was particularly prevalent among the samurai class during the Edo period (1603–1868).

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Matsumura Sokon (1796–1893) gained recognition as a master of Okinawan martial arts, particularly in the development and preservation of Shuri-te, a precursor to modern-day karate. His contributions to the art of self-defense have left a lasting impact on the martial arts community.

Another prominent individual with the Matsumura surname was Matsumura Goshun (1888–1975), a Japanese calligrapher and artist who was designated as a Living National Treasure by the Japanese government in recognition of his exceptional skills and contributions to the preservation of traditional arts.

During the Meiji period (1868–1912), a renowned scientist named Matsumura Jinzō (1856–1928) made significant contributions to the field of biology, particularly in the study of fungi. His research on mushrooms and other fungi earned him recognition as one of the pioneers of mycology in Japan.

In the realm of literature, Matsumura Toshio (1935–2020) was a celebrated Japanese novelist and essayist known for his insightful works that explored themes of identity, memory, and the human experience. His novel "Sōseki's Rib" received critical acclaim and was awarded the prestigious Tanizaki Prize in 1990.

While the Matsumura surname has its roots in Japan, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world, particularly among individuals of Japanese descent or those with connections to Japanese culture and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Matsumura

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

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

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