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

Miyasato, 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 Miyasato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miyasato in America

Miyasato is the 29768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miyasato surname appeared 790 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 Miyasato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miyasato 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 Miyasato

The surname Miyasato originated from the Okinawa Prefecture, which is an island region located in the southernmost part of Japan. It is believed to have emerged around the 15th century, during the era of the Ryukyu Kingdom, which ruled over the Okinawa islands from the late 12th century until its annexation by Japan in the late 19th century.

The name Miyasato is derived from the Okinawan language, which has its roots in the Ryukyuan languages, a branch of the Japonic language family. The word "miya" in Okinawan means "shrine" or "temple," while "sato" refers to a small village or settlement. Therefore, the name Miyasato likely originated from a village or settlement located near a shrine or temple in Okinawa.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Miyasato name can be found in the Omoro Soshi, a collection of ancient Okinawan poems and songs compiled in the early 18th century. The name appears in several poems, indicating its presence in Okinawan society during that time period.

In the late 19th century, after the Ryukyu Kingdom was annexed by Japan, the Miyasato name began to spread across the Japanese archipelago as Okinawan people migrated to other parts of the country. However, the name remains particularly prevalent in Okinawa, where it is considered one of the most common surnames.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Miyasato surname. One of the earliest recorded figures was Miyasato Hiroshi (1861-1938), a prominent educator and scholar who played a significant role in preserving and promoting Okinawan culture and language during the early years of Japanese rule.

Another notable Miyasato was Miyasato Seiken (1886-1943), a renowned philosopher and writer who made significant contributions to the development of Okinawan literature and thought. His works explored themes of identity, tradition, and the unique cultural heritage of Okinawa.

In the field of sports, Miyasato Hisamitsu (1916-1992) was a celebrated karate master and founder of the Isshin-ryu style of karate. He played a crucial role in the international spread and popularization of Okinawan martial arts.

More recently, Miyasato Toshihiko (born 1947) is a renowned ceramist and artist, known for his innovative and contemporary interpretations of traditional Okinawan pottery techniques.

Lastly, Miyasato Yutaka (born 1952) is a prominent author and scholar who has written extensively on Okinawan history, culture, and identity. His works have been instrumental in raising awareness and understanding of Okinawan issues both within Japan and internationally.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miyasato

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

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

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