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

Naganuma, 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 Naganuma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naganuma in America

Naganuma is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naganuma surname appeared 112 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 Naganuma.

We can also compare 2010 data for Naganuma 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 Naganuma

The surname Naganuma is of Japanese origin, originating from the Edo period (1603-1868). It is a locational surname, derived from the place name "Naganuma," which likely refers to a long or elongated body of water such as a lake or pond.

In the Japanese language, "naga" means "long" or "elongated," while "numa" means "swamp" or "pond." Together, the name "Naganuma" suggests a location near a long or elongated body of water, possibly a swampy or marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Naganuma surname can be found in the "Shinsen Shojirokoku," a genealogical record compiled in the late 17th century. This document lists several individuals with the Naganuma surname, indicating that the name was already well-established by that time.

During the Edo period, the Naganuma family was prominent in the Echigo Province (present-day Niigata Prefecture). Naganuma Chikuzen-no-kami, a samurai and retainer of the Uesugi clan, was a notable figure from this era.

In the late 19th century, Naganuma Chikamatsu (1821-1892) was a prominent educator and scholar. He played a significant role in the establishment of modern education in Japan and was instrumental in the founding of the Tokyo Imperial University (now the University of Tokyo).

Another notable figure was Naganuma Kenritsu (1888-1967), a Japanese architect known for his work on several important buildings, including the Tochigi Prefectural Office and the Hitachi Seisakusho Headquarters.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), Naganuma Chikamatsu Masachika (1841-1928) was a influential politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and played a crucial role in the establishment of Japan's modern diplomatic relations.

In the field of literature, Naganuma Tokusuke (1888-1948) was a renowned novelist and playwright. His works, such as "Suna no Onna" (The Woman in the Dunes), explored themes of existentialism and the human condition.

While the Naganuma surname is not among the most common in Japan, it has a rich history and has been associated with notable individuals in various fields, including politics, architecture, education, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naganuma

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

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

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