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

Miyashiro, 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 Miyashiro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miyashiro in America

Miyashiro is the 17005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miyashiro surname appeared 1,671 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Miyashiro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miyashiro 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 Miyashiro

The surname Miyashiro is of Japanese origin, derived from the Japanese words "miya" meaning "shrine" and "shiro" meaning "castle" or "fortress." This suggests that the name likely originated from a location near a shrine or castle, potentially in the Okinawa region of Japan.

The earliest recorded instances of the Miyashiro surname can be traced back to the 16th century in historical records and documents from the Ryukyu Kingdom, which governed the Okinawa Islands during that time period. The name is believed to have been prominent among the local gentry and samurai class in Okinawa.

One notable historical figure bearing the Miyashiro name was Miyashiro Chōhō, a distinguished Okinawan scholar and philosopher who lived in the 18th century (1707-1780). He was known for his contributions to the study of Confucian teachings and his literary works.

Another influential individual with the Miyashiro surname was Miyashiro Ryūkyū, a renowned martial artist and master of Okinawan karate in the late 19th century (1842-1921). He played a significant role in preserving and promoting the traditional fighting arts of Okinawa.

In the 20th century, Miyashiro Chōjō (1888-1959) was a prominent figure in the Okinawan pottery and ceramics tradition. He was recognized as a Living National Treasure of Japan for his mastery of the Tsuboya pottery style.

Miyashiro Hiroshi (1922-1984) was a prominent Japanese politician who served as the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries in the 1970s, representing the Liberal Democratic Party.

Miyashiro Taeko (1926-2012) was a renowned Japanese actress and singer who had a successful career in both film and television, spanning over six decades from the 1940s to the 2000s.

While the Miyashiro surname is most commonly associated with Okinawan and Japanese heritage, it has also been adopted by individuals in other parts of the world, particularly in areas with significant Japanese diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miyashiro

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

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

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