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

Miwa, 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 Miwa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miwa in America

Miwa is the 81458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miwa surname appeared 232 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 Miwa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miwa 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 Miwa

The surname Miwa is of Japanese origin and has its roots in the ancient history of Japan. It is believed to have originated in the Muromachi period, which spanned from 1336 to 1573 CE. The name is derived from the Japanese words "mi," meaning "beautiful," and "wa," meaning "harmony" or "peace."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Miwa surname can be found in the Kamakura period, which preceded the Muromachi era. In the 13th century, a samurai warrior named Miwa Yoshimura was mentioned in the historical records for his bravery and loyalty to the Shogunate.

During the Edo period, which lasted from 1603 to 1868, the Miwa family was known to have resided in the Kansai region of Japan, particularly in the areas around the ancient capital of Kyoto. Some historical documents from this period mention a prominent merchant family bearing the Miwa name, who traded in silk and other luxury goods.

In the late 18th century, a scholar and poet named Miwa Yoshikazu (1737-1803) gained recognition for his contributions to the study of classical Japanese literature. His works were widely read and appreciated during his lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars to this day.

Another notable figure with the Miwa surname was Miwa Shissai (1876-1926), a renowned calligrapher and artist who played a significant role in preserving and promoting the traditional art forms of Japan. His works were exhibited in several prestigious exhibitions and are now part of the collections of various museums around the world.

In the early 20th century, Miwa Toshihiro (1901-1981) was a prominent architect who designed several iconic buildings in Tokyo and other cities across Japan. His designs were heavily influenced by traditional Japanese architectural styles, and he was widely respected for his innovative approach to blending modern and traditional elements.

Throughout history, the Miwa surname has been associated with various place names and locations in Japan. For example, the town of Miwa-cho in Aichi Prefecture was named after the Miwa clan, who ruled over the area during the Edo period. Similarly, the Miwa Shrine in Nara Prefecture is an ancient Shinto shrine that has been a sacred site for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miwa

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

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

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