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

Nakahara, 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 Nakahara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nakahara in America

Nakahara is the 31873rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nakahara surname appeared 724 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 Nakahara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nakahara 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 Nakahara

The surname Nakahara originates from Japan, with roots dating back to the 8th century AD during the Nara period. It is derived from the Japanese words "naka" meaning "middle" and "hara" meaning "field" or "plain," suggesting that the name originated from a locality that was situated in the middle of a field or plain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Nakahara name can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an early Japanese chronicle compiled in the late 8th century. This historical text mentions several individuals with the surname Nakahara who held influential positions in the imperial court during that time.

In the 12th century, the Nakahara clan played a prominent role in the Genpei War, a conflict between the Taira and Minamoto clans for control of the Imperial Court. Nakahara Chikayoshi, a skilled warrior and strategist, was a key figure in this struggle, providing valuable support to the Minamoto clan.

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333), the Nakahara family gained significant power and influence, serving as retainers to the Hojo regents who governed in the name of the Emperor. Nakahara Hiromoto (1148-1215) was a renowned military commander and adviser to the Hojo clan.

In the 16th century, Nakahara Tōun (1497-1550) was a renowned Buddhist monk and poet who served as the head priest of the Daitoku-ji temple in Kyoto. His poetry and calligraphy works are highly regarded in Japanese literary circles.

Another notable figure from the Nakahara family was Nakahara Chuya (1907-1937), a celebrated poet and literary figure of the early 20th century. His works, which explored themes of modernity and urban life, were highly influential in the development of modern Japanese poetry.

While the Nakahara surname has its roots in Japan, it has also been adopted by individuals of Japanese descent living in other parts of the world, particularly in countries like the United States, Canada, and Brazil, where significant Japanese communities have been established over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nakahara

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

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

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