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

Mimura, 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 Mimura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mimura in America

Mimura is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mimura surname appeared 105 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 Mimura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mimura 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 Mimura

The surname MIMURA is of Japanese origin, originating in the late 16th century or early 17th century. It is believed to have originated from the Japanese word "mimura," which means "three villages" or "three districts." This suggests that the name was likely derived from a place name or location that consisted of three villages or districts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MIMURA can be found in the records of the Tokugawa shogunate, which ruled Japan from 1603 to 1868. During this period, the MIMURA family was a prominent samurai clan that served the Tokugawa shoguns.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named MIMURA Chikayuki (1703-1781) gained recognition as a renowned scholar and poet during the Edo period. He was known for his mastery of classical Japanese literature and his contributions to the study of Japanese poetry forms, such as haiku and tanka.

Another historical figure with the surname MIMURA was MIMURA Taku (1834-1888), a prominent samurai and military leader during the late Edo period and the Meiji Restoration. He played a significant role in the Battle of Toba-Fushimi in 1868, which marked the beginning of the Boshin War between the Tokugawa shogunate and the forces of the Meiji government.

In the 20th century, MIMURA Hiroshi (1904-1935) was a Japanese aviator and pioneer of aviation in Japan. He was the first Japanese pilot to fly across the Pacific Ocean, completing a solo flight from Japan to the United States in 1931.

Lastly, MIMURA Toshio (1924-2010) was a renowned Japanese film director and screenwriter. He is best known for directing the critically acclaimed film "The Ningen Series" (1958-1962), a trilogy that explored the effects of World War II on Japanese society.

While the surname MIMURA has its roots in Japan, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the historical regions and place names of Japan, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Japanese people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mimura

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

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

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