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

Mitsunaga, 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 Mitsunaga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mitsunaga in America

Mitsunaga is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mitsunaga surname appeared 192 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 Mitsunaga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mitsunaga 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 Mitsunaga

The surname Mitsunaga originates from Japan and dates back to the medieval period. It is a Japanese name with the prefix 'Mitsu' meaning three, and 'Naga' meaning eternal or long-lasting. The name likely signified longevity or a desire for a long and prosperous life.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mitsunaga surname can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE) records of samurai families and their lineages. The Mitsunaga family was a prominent samurai clan that served under the Minamoto shogunate during this time.

A notable figure from this period was Mitsunaga Morotsuna, a skilled swordsman and military strategist who participated in the Genpei War (1180-1185 CE) between the Minamoto and Taira clans. He was instrumental in the victory of the Minamoto clan and was rewarded with lands and titles for his service.

In the Muromachi period (1336-1573 CE), the Mitsunaga clan continued to hold influence and served under the Ashikaga shogunate. Mitsunaga Masatsune (1455-1531) was a samurai lord who fought in the Onin War (1467-1477 CE) and played a role in the power struggles of the time.

During the Sengoku period (1467-1615 CE), a prominent figure was Mitsunaga Yoshinari (1516-1573), a skilled military commander who served under the powerful warlord Oda Nobunaga. He was known for his loyalty and bravery in numerous battles.

In the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), the Mitsunaga family continued to hold influence as samurai retainers for various daimyo lords. Mitsunaga Shigekane (1628-1701) was a notable figure who served as a samurai under the Tokugawa shogunate and was known for his expertise in martial arts and military tactics.

Another noteworthy individual was Mitsunaga Masahiro (1787-1858), a scholar and historian who wrote extensively about the history and traditions of samurai culture during the late Edo period.

Throughout its history, the Mitsunaga surname has been associated with the samurai class and military service in Japan. While no longer directly tied to these roots, the name continues to carry a sense of longevity and endurance, reflecting its origins and the significant contributions of its bearers to Japanese history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mitsunaga

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

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

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