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

Miyazono, 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 Miyazono surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miyazono in America

Miyazono is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miyazono surname appeared 143 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 Miyazono.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miyazono 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 Miyazono

The surname Miyazono is of Japanese origin, with its roots traced back to the 8th century AD during the Nara period in Japan. It is believed to have originated from the small village of Miyazono, located in the Kyushu region of southern Japan.

The name Miyazono is derived from the combination of two Japanese words: "miya" meaning "shrine" or "temple," and "zono" meaning "field" or "meadow." This suggests that the name may have been associated with families who lived in close proximity to a shrine or temple surrounded by fields or open meadows.

Historical records indicate that the name Miyazono first appeared in the Shoku Nihongi, an early Japanese chronicle compiled in the late 8th century. The text mentions a samurai warrior named Miyazono no Yoshitaka, who served under the imperial court during the reign of Emperor Kammu (737-806 AD).

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Miyazono was Miyazono no Akitsuna, a renowned poet and scholar who lived during the late Heian period (794-1185 AD). His collection of waka poetry, titled "Miyazono Uta-awase," is considered a significant literary work of that era.

In the 16th century, the Miyazono family gained prominence as skilled swordsmen and military strategists. Miyazono Kenichi (1515-1582) was a famous samurai who served under the powerful Tokugawa shogunate and played a crucial role in several battles during the Sengoku period.

Another notable figure with the Miyazono surname was Miyazono Toshitsune (1639-1708), a revered Zen Buddhist monk and calligrapher. His calligraphic works are highly regarded and can be found in various temples and museums throughout Japan.

During the Edo period (1603-1867), the Miyazono family established themselves as respected scholars and educators. Miyazono Masaki (1770-1842) was a prominent Confucian scholar who taught at the prestigious Shoheizaka Gakumonjo, an educational institution in Edo (modern-day Tokyo).

In more recent times, the Miyazono surname has been associated with notable figures in various fields, such as literature, art, and sports. Miyazono Kenji (1896-1933) was a celebrated Japanese poet and author, known for his lyrical works that explored themes of nature and human emotion.

It is worth noting that the Miyazono surname has also been found in other regions of Japan, potentially indicating migration or dispersion of families bearing this name over the centuries. However, the historical roots and cultural significance of the name remain firmly grounded in its origins from the southern regions of Japan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miyazono

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

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

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