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

Miyahira, 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 Miyahira surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miyahira in America

Miyahira is the 48256th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miyahira surname appeared 438 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 Miyahira.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miyahira 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 Miyahira

The surname Miyahira has its origins in Japan, tracing back to the 8th century and the Heian period. The name is derived from the Japanese words "miya" meaning "temple" and "hira" meaning "plain" or "flat area". It is believed that the name originally referred to individuals or families who lived near a temple located in a flat, open area.

Early records from the 12th century indicate that the Miyahira name was prominent among samurai clans in the Kyushu region of southern Japan. During the Kamakura period, several Miyahira warriors were noted for their military prowess and loyalty to the Shogunate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Miyahira name can be found in the Azuma Kagami, a historical chronicle from the late 13th century. This text mentions a Miyahira retainer who served under the influential Hojo clan during the turbulent Kamakura era.

In the 16th century, during the Sengoku period, a notable figure named Miyahira Toshiaki (1529-1591) rose to prominence as a skilled strategist and military advisor to the powerful Oda and Tokugawa clans. His tactical acumen was instrumental in several pivotal battles of the time.

Another notable bearer of the Miyahira name was Miyahira Seisuke (1645-1718), a renowned scholar and poet who served as a court advisor during the Edo period. His collection of haiku and waka poetry is still studied and celebrated today.

The Miyahira name also has ties to the island of Okinawa, where it is believed to have originated from the village of Miyahira in the Yomitan district. During the Ryukyu Kingdom era, several Miyahira families held prominent positions within the local administration and cultural circles.

In more recent times, the Miyahira name has been associated with notable figures such as Miyahira Masao (1901-1984), a celebrated artist and calligrapher who played a significant role in preserving traditional Japanese art forms, and Miyahira Yasuhiro (born 1970), a renowned architect whose designs have been recognized internationally for their innovative and sustainable approaches.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miyahira

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

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

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