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

Miyamura, 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 Miyamura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miyamura in America

Miyamura is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miyamura surname appeared 205 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 Miyamura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miyamura 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 Miyamura

The surname MIYAMURA is of Japanese origin, originating in the 8th century AD. The name is derived from the combination of two Japanese words: "miya" meaning "shrine" and "mura" meaning "village". It is believed that the name was initially given to families who lived near or served at a local Shinto shrine.

In ancient Japan, surnames were not widely used until the 8th century when the kabane system was introduced. This system designated hereditary surnames to nobles and members of the imperial court. As the system spread, common people began adopting surnames based on their occupation, place of residence, or other distinguishing features.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MIYAMURA surname dates back to the 12th century, when it appeared in the Kamakura shogunate records. During this time, the surname was predominantly found in the Kanto region of central Japan, particularly in the areas surrounding modern-day Tokyo.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the MIYAMURA name gained prominence as several notable individuals bearing the surname emerged. One such figure was MIYAMURA Kiyoaki (1626-1713), a renowned Zen Buddhist monk and calligrapher who served as the chief priest of the Myoshin-ji temple in Kyoto.

Another prominent bearer of the MIYAMURA name was MIYAMURA Masayuki (1804-1863), a samurai and daimyo (feudal lord) who ruled the Hamamatsu Domain in present-day Shizuoka Prefecture. He played a significant role in the late Tokugawa shogunate and the subsequent Meiji Restoration.

During the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912), the MIYAMURA surname continued to be associated with influential figures. MIYAMURA Toshihiko (1848-1916) was a prominent educator and founder of the prestigious Keio Gijuku (now Keio University) in Tokyo. His contributions to the modernization of Japan's education system earned him widespread recognition.

In the modern era, the MIYAMURA name has been carried by notable individuals such as MIYAMURA Atsuji (1892-1956), a pioneering anthropologist and ethnologist who conducted extensive research on the indigenous cultures of Japan and the Pacific islands.

More recently, MIYAMURA Isao (1938-2022) was a renowned Japanese actor who gained international fame for his roles in numerous films, including the acclaimed "Karate Bear Fighter" and "The Yakuza".

Throughout its long history, the MIYAMURA surname has been associated with various professions, from samurai and daimyo to scholars, artists, and performers. Its origins as a name connected to Shinto shrines and village life have evolved over centuries, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of Japan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miyamura

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

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

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