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

Mihara, 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 Mihara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mihara in America

Mihara is the 74141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mihara surname appeared 261 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 Mihara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mihara 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 Mihara

The surname Mihara originates from Japan, with roots that can be traced back to the late 16th century. Mihara is derived from the Japanese word "mihari," which means "three forked roads" or "three branching paths." The name likely originated from a specific location or landmark involving three forked roads.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mihara name can be found in the historical records of the Tokugawa Shogunate, dating back to the early 17th century. During this period, the Mihara family was known to have resided in the Chūgoku region of western Japan, particularly in the areas around modern-day Hiroshima Prefecture.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Mihara Seikyo (1695-1771) gained recognition as a renowned scholar and poet. His literary works, including his haiku poetry, were widely celebrated and contributed to the cultural legacy of the Mihara name.

The 19th century saw the rise of Mihara Norihiro (1818-1890), a prominent samurai and military commander who played a significant role in the Meiji Restoration. His achievements and contributions to the modernization of Japan's military forces solidified the Mihara name in the country's history.

Another influential figure was Mihara Yuzuru (1892-1965), a renowned architect who designed numerous iconic buildings in Japan, including the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. His architectural works became a testament to the Mihara family's artistic and cultural legacy.

Mihara Osamu (1910-1982), born in Hiroshima Prefecture, was a distinguished writer and novelist known for his novels exploring themes of war, human resilience, and the aftermath of the atomic bombings. His literary works, such as "Bakushinchi" (The Area of Cremation), earned him critical acclaim and cemented his place in Japanese literary history.

While the Mihara surname originated in Japan, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots remain deeply embedded in the Japanese cultural landscape, with a rich history spanning centuries and encompassing diverse fields such as literature, architecture, military leadership, and artistic expression.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mihara

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

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

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