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

Mizusawa, 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 Mizusawa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mizusawa in America

Mizusawa is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mizusawa surname appeared 134 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 Mizusawa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mizusawa 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 Mizusawa

The surname Mizusawa is of Japanese origin, dating back to the medieval period in Japan. It is believed to have originated from a place name, possibly referring to a town or village located near a water source, such as a river or stream. The prefix "mizu" means "water" in Japanese, while "sawa" can mean "marsh" or "swamp."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mizusawa surname can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333), where it is mentioned in some local records and tax registers. During this time, surnames were becoming more widespread among the samurai class and other influential families.

In the Muromachi period (1336-1573), there are references to several notable figures bearing the Mizusawa name. One such individual was Mizusawa Nobuyuki (1452-1523), a samurai and retainer of the powerful Imagawa clan. He played a crucial role in several battles during the Sengoku period, which was an era of intense military conflicts in Japan.

Another notable Mizusawa was Mizusawa Katsutoshi (1567-1642), a scholar and poet who served as a court official during the early Edo period. His literary works, particularly his haiku poems, gained widespread recognition and influenced the development of Japanese literature.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Mizusawa family was known for their involvement in various trades and crafts. Mizusawa Masanobu (1698-1781), for instance, was a renowned woodblock print artist and painter who contributed significantly to the ukiyo-e art movement.

In the 19th century, Mizusawa Toshitada (1812-1891) was a prominent figure in the Bakumatsu period, which marked the end of the Tokugawa shogunate. He served as a high-ranking official and played a crucial role in the political transitions that led to the Meiji Restoration.

Throughout history, the Mizusawa surname has been associated with various occupations and social classes, from samurai warriors to artists, scholars, and government officials. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Japan, the name has endured and continues to be a part of Japanese cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mizusawa

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

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

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