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

Mizushima, 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 Mizushima surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mizushima in America

Mizushima is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mizushima surname appeared 190 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 Mizushima.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mizushima 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 Mizushima

The surname Mizushima originates from Japan and traces its roots back to the medieval era. It is a locational name, derived from the place name Mizushima, which means "water island" or "island of water" in Japanese. This place name likely referred to a small island or landmass surrounded by water, such as a river or a lake.

The earliest recorded instances of the Mizushima surname can be found in historical documents and records from the 15th century. During this period, Japan was ruled by the Muromachi shogunate, and the country was divided into various feudal domains governed by powerful daimyo lords.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Mizushima name was Mizushima Hisanori, a samurai warrior who served under the Hosokawa clan in the late 15th century. Hisanori was renowned for his skill in battle and his unwavering loyalty to his lord.

In the 16th century, during the Sengoku period, a prominent figure named Mizushima Masanari rose to prominence. Masanari was a skilled strategist and military commander who played a significant role in several campaigns and battles, including the famous Siege of Osaka Castle in 1615.

Another notable Mizushima was Mizushima Gennosuke, a 17th-century artist and calligrapher who was renowned for his mastery of the traditional Japanese art forms of sumi-e (ink painting) and shodo (calligraphy). His works were highly prized among the aristocracy and samurai class of the time.

In the 19th century, Mizushima Rinnosuke was a prominent scholar and educator who played a crucial role in the modernization of Japan's education system during the Meiji Restoration. He was instrumental in introducing Western-style educational methods and curricula to Japan.

The Mizushima surname has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations throughout Japan. For example, there is a town called Mizushima located in Okayama Prefecture, which was likely named after the surname or vice versa.

Throughout its long history, the Mizushima surname has been carried by numerous individuals from various walks of life, including warriors, artists, scholars, and ordinary citizens. While the name may have evolved slightly in its spelling or pronunciation over the centuries, its roots remain firmly grounded in Japan's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mizushima

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

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

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