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

Miyajima, 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 Miyajima surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miyajima in America

Miyajima is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miyajima surname appeared 126 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 Miyajima.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miyajima 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 Miyajima

The surname Miyajima has its origins in Japan, tracing back to the 8th century CE. It is derived from the Japanese words "miya," meaning "shrine," and "jima," meaning "island." This suggests that the name may have originated from a family or clan residing on an island known for its prominent shrines or religious sites.

During the Heian period (794-1185 CE), records indicate the presence of the Miyajima clan in the Hiroshima region of western Japan. This clan held significant influence and power in the area, particularly around the sacred island of Itsukushima, now commonly referred to as Miyajima Island. The island's Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been a revered spiritual center for over a millennium.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Miyajima Toshitsune (1332-1395) emerged as a prominent Buddhist monk and calligrapher. His works and teachings left a lasting impact on the artistic and religious traditions of Japan.

The Miyajima surname also has connections to the famous Japanese poet and scholar, Miyajima Akitsune (1521-1594). His contributions to literature and poetry during the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573-1603) earned him widespread recognition and admiration.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Miyajima family gained prominence as skilled craftsmen and artisans. One such individual was Miyajima Toshiyuki (1679-1741), a renowned lacquerware artist whose intricate designs and techniques brought acclaim to the Miyajima name.

In more recent times, the Miyajima surname has been associated with notable figures such as Miyajima Hiroshi (1911-1995), a prominent artist and printmaker known for his woodblock prints depicting traditional Japanese scenes and landscapes.

It is worth noting that the Miyajima surname has also been linked to various place names throughout Japan, such as Miyajima-cho, a town located on Miyajima Island, and Miyajima-ku, a ward in the city of Hiroshima. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and the island's historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miyajima

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

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

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