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

Miyaji, 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 Miyaji surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miyaji in America

Miyaji is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miyaji surname appeared 141 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 Miyaji.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miyaji 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 Miyaji

The surname Miyaji is of Japanese origin, originating in the Edo period (1603-1868) of Japanese history. It is believed to have originated from the region of Miyagi Prefecture in northern Japan, particularly in the areas around the city of Sendai.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Miyaji can be found in the Sendai Domain Records, a collection of historical documents dating back to the 17th century. These records mention several individuals with the surname Miyaji, suggesting that the name was already established in the region at that time.

The name Miyaji is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "miya," meaning "shrine," and "ji," meaning "ground" or "territory." This could indicate that the surname originated from individuals who lived near or were associated with a local shrine or sacred ground.

Historically, the Miyaji surname has been associated with various notable figures in Japanese society. One such individual was Miyaji Masayuki (1835-1888), a prominent samurai and government official during the late Edo and early Meiji periods. He played a significant role in the modernization and westernization of Japan during the Meiji Restoration.

Another notable bearer of the Miyaji surname was Miyaji Izumi (1876-1957), a renowned Japanese poet and novelist. She was a prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th century literary circles and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Japanese literature.

In the realm of sports, Miyaji Yukio (1892-1985) was a prominent figure in the early days of Japanese baseball. He played a crucial role in the development and popularization of the sport in Japan during the early 20th century.

The Miyaji surname has also been associated with notable figures in the academic and scientific fields. Miyaji Naokazu (1897-1975) was a renowned Japanese mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the fields of geometry and topology.

Lastly, Miyaji Kazuhiro (1927-2007) was a respected Japanese historian and scholar. He specialized in the study of Japanese history during the Edo period and wrote extensively on the social and cultural aspects of that era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miyaji

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

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

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